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Comptia A + Certification

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1. The chunks into which the TCP protocol packages data. In addition to the data - each datagram contains information - stored in a header - which is used by the TCP protocol on the receiving end to reassemble the chunks of data into the original messag






2. Malware that hides itself from detection by antimalware programs; it is installed on a computer by someone who has privileged access to the computer.






3. A DVI mode that supports downward compatibility with analog displays.






4. In Windows 2000 and Windows XP - an Advanced Options menu choice that starts Windows normally - except that video mode is changed to the lowest resolution - using the currently installed video driver. This option does not switch to the basic Windows






5. 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






6. Aka Internet service provider.






7. A display device that uses liquid crystals to display images.






8. In networking - this is a set of rules for using network hardware and software. In most discussions about networks - this term is assigned to certain network software components.






9. A display device that contains a cathode ray tube and uses an electron gun to activate phosphors behind the screen at the front of the tub.






10. Aka Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP).






11. A coherent and concentrated light beam - also simply called a laser.






12. A raised area on an optical disc that is alternated with depressed areas to be interpreted as data.






13. A device that records video content to disk.






14. A system by which the computer BIOS and operating system recognizes a device and the operating system automatically installs and configures a device driver.






15. A command-line command - installed with the TCP/IP protocol suite - which provides statistical information about the TCP/IP protocols and network connections involving your computer - depending on the switches you use when you enter the command.






16. An exact duplicate of an entire hard drive's contents - including the OS and all installed software.






17. A computer's temporary working space - usually in DRAM chips.






18. A DVI mode that supports both analog and digital video signals.






19. A cable medium that transmits light pulses rather than electrical signals - so it is not susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).






20. A RAM standard that replaces the original DDR standard. Using far less power than DDR1 - a stick of DDR2 SDRAM has 240 pins.






21. Sony-Philips digital interface format






22. Aka optical character recognition.






23. This occurs when someone collects personal information belonging to another person and uses that information to fraudulently make purchases - open new credit accounts - and even obtain new driver's licenses and other forms of identification in the vi






24. In the laser printing process - the stage in which the image is removed from the photosensitive drum so it can accept the next image.






25. A disc designed to store all types of data usable by a computer. This term also refers to the drives that read and write to these discs. There are various types of DVD drives and media.






26. A socket for a PGA CPU that has a retention lever as well as contacts to match the number of pins on the CPU. The lever is used to attach the CPU to the socket in a manner that does not require force to insert or to remove the CPU.






27. A service of the operating system on a laptop that detects when a card has been inserted.






28. In Windows - an Advanced Options menu choice that will start Windows without the Windows GUI (EXPLORER.EXE) and with only a simple Command Prompt window from which you can launch Windows administrative utilities.






29. Aka enhanced parallel port (EPP) mode.






30. Aka thread.






31. Light waves in the infrared spectrum.






32. A connector commonly used for PC keyboards. It is much smaller than the original DIN connector.






33. A file system in which one of the basic structures is a table used for allocating space. This table is called the file allocation table (FAT).






34. A security feature of many Windows versions that allows it to encrypt files on an NTFS volume.






35. A computer circuit board that attaches to and controls SCSI devices.






36. A technical standards organization.






37. A device - usually resembling a power strip - that protects equipment from power surges.






38. Aka Domain Name Service.






39. A fraudulent method of obtaining personal and financial information through the use of pop-ups or e-mail messages that purport to be from a legitimate organization - such as a bank - credit card company - or retailer.






40. A setting on an LCD display that adjusts the viewable area of the display horizontally.






41. A virtual tunnel created between two endpoints over an untrusted network. The tunnel is created by encapsulating the packets within special packets for the tunnel. Other security methods are also usually applied to a VPN - such as encrypting the data






42. Aka Voice over IP (VoIP).






43. A laptop in which the display is an integrated digitizer.






44. Audio connectors that use a 1/8" single pin plug.






45. A plastic card - often the size of a credit card - that contains a microchip. The microchip can store information and perform functions - depending on the type of smart card. Some smart cards only store data - whereas others may have a variety of fun






46. In fiber-optics - a single light wave passing down a cable.






47. Aka MSCONFIG.






48. Aka digital versatile disc (DVD).






49. An LCD display setting that adjusts the viewable area of the display vertically.






50. The early standard developed by PCMCIA for credit-card-sized devices used in laptops.