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Comptia A + Certification

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1. A file system used by operating systems for organizing - reading - and writing optical discs.






2. A process that places the logical structure of a file system on a partitioned volume.






3. Aka uninterruptible power supply.






4. The box that houses the main computer system.






5. Aka Extended Video Graphics Array.






6. BIOS that can be electronically upgraded.






7. A communications system now used for data communications via satellite that usually uses microwave radio frequencies and requires a dish antenna - receiver - and transmitter.






8. A string of characters that a user enters - along with an identifier - such as a user name - in order to be authenticated.






9. A hard drive interface that transfers data in parallel. EIDE and ATAPI drives attach to the PATA interface.






10. An Advanced Options choice that will temporarily disable the Automatically Restart option on the Advanced page of System Properties.






11. A service on a laptop that configures a card after socket services has recognized it.






12. A term used for CPU packaging that indicates that a chip has columns and rows of pins.






13. A method for allocating disk space on hard disks in which configuration information for each dynamic disk is located on the disk space beyond the first physical sector. This configuration information is stored outside of any volume on the hard disk.






14. Local area networking using radio waves that includes several implementations based on the IEEE 802.11 group of standards.






15. The utility to use when doing a single data and settings transfer to a new Windows Vista computer from one running Windows XP or Windows Vista.






16. A solid-state storage standard for high-capacity (2 - 4 - and 8 GB) memory cards that are tiny






17. Aka thermal compound.






18. A virtual communication circuit that is created and remains available between two endpoints - which are normally some form of data terminal equipment (DTE). Telecommunications companies provide PVC service to companies requiring a dedicated circuit b






19. A user interface that takes advantage of the video system's graphics capabilities for manipulated graphic elements that represent objects and tasks.






20. Aka Static RAM.






21. A set of behaviors including active listening and active speaking that shows you are fully engaged in the conversation and encourages the other person to also communicate in a positive manner.






22. A Windows GUI utility that allows an administrator to view the status of devices and install - remove - and update device drivers.






23. Light waves in the infrared spectrum.






24. Laser discs sold at retail stores that contain music (audio CDs) or software (data CDs).






25. A key on a laptop that is pressed along with the FN key to change display modes so the output will be only to the laptop's display - only to an external display - or simultaneously to both displays. The DISPLAY MODE key is normally a function key - s






26. Aka audio modem riser.






27. A grouping of wires built into a PC that - based on certain protocols - transfers data - control signals - and power to printed circuit boards (adapter cards) that are plugged into connectors in the expansion bus. Technicians often use the termsexpan






28. Digital versatile disc (DVD) discs that can be written to - but data cannot be overwritten. This standard is newer than DVD-R. This term also refers to the drives that can write to these discs.






29. A measurement of a body part - such as a fingerprint or retina scan.






30. A program file or some special data file that is part of the operating system and is very important to proper operation of the OS.






31. In power supplies - the amount of wattage the power supply can handle.






32. In Windows - a security account that contains one or more local user accounts - and when a computer is a member of a Windows domain - may also contain domain user or group accounts.






33. The sudden and uncontrolled movement of electricity from an object with a greater charge to one with a lesser charge. Also called static electricity.






34. In the laser printing process - the step in which the laser beam creates a negative of the image that will eventually appear on the printout. Each place that the laser beam touches loses most of its charge - creating an image - whereas the rest of th






35. Aka Rambus Dynamic RAM.






36. Aka RAMBUS Inline Memory Module.






37. Super XGA - a video graphics mode with a maximum resolution of 1280






38. A subprotocol of TCP/IP used for connectionless communications in which each packet is sent without establishing a connection.






39. A method of memory error-checking that is more sophisticated than parity checking. Like parity checking - it adds an extra bit per byte. In addition - software in the system memory controller uses an algorithm to both detect and correct errors.






40. A type of KVM switch that controls computers over a distance that is a function of the cabling and protocols it uses. The two types of switches are local remote KVM switch and KVM over IP.






41. An Intel specification for the PC 32-bit architecture defining CPUs - motherboards - and other components.






42. Aka Advanced Power Management.






43. A technology for transferring serial data at high speeds. Also known as low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS).






44. A type of motherboard and its variants most commonly used in recent PC systems.






45. One of the two prevailing CPU manufacturers.






46. A 4-pin connector that - in addition to a 20-pin connector - is part of motherboard power connector that follows the ATX 12V standard.






47. Aka demilitarized zone.






48. When a mount point exists between a partition or volume to a folder on another volume - the drive path is the path (including a drive letter) to that partition or volume.






49. Aka Sony/Philips Digital Interface.






50. Aka hacker.