Computer Fundamentals

Computer Quiz 1

• USB 3.0 standard A connectors are commonly colored blue
• Solid State Drives use Flash Memory for storage
• BIOS is stored in Read Only Memory (ROM) in a standard PC
• An ISO Image is a complete copy of data stored on an optical disc
• The minimum hard drive capacity for Windows 10 is 15 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• Windows device drivers are stored in the Registry
• The +5V wire is red in a power supply
• A Cross-Over cable uses T568-A on one end and T568-B on the other
• A cross and red indicator on a Windows 7 LAN connection signifies a problem with the LAN driver
• A Network Interface Card is a hardware component that can connect over a computer network
• A Router forwards data packets between computer networks
• WI-FI is a trademarked phase, which means IEEEE.802.11
• A Local Area Network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected in one physical location
• A Wide Area Network (WAN) interconnects multiple local area networks
• Anti-virus software prevents, detects, and removes threats to a computer system
• A Peer to Peer network connects two or more PCs to share resources without a server
• Virtual machines use a Provider IP address to communicate over a physical network
• WPA-2 Personal protects network access with a setup password
• An Access control list manages user rights and privileges

Computer Quiz 1 cont.

• Information Extortion occurs when stolen data is held for compensation
• Configuration Management tracks changes to the security accreditation of an information system
• Remote Storage Service in Windows Server migrates data to lower-cost media
• A Cluster application group contains a Client Access Point and application-specific resource
• Ping is a utility that tests host reachability across an IP network
• F5 is not typically used to enter BIOS setup
• Safe Mode in Windows corrects problems preventing normal booting
• Repair Computer starts recovery options from the recovery partition
• A single physical drive can be divided into multiple logical drives
• Hard drives and motherboards connect via Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
• The World Wide Web is a spider-like interconnection of information on computers

Computer Quiz 2

• The maximum cable length for USB 3.0 using a non-twisted pair wire is 3 meters
• M.2 is a form factor for a Storage Drive
• The CMOS RAM Chip stores BIOS settings
• An ISO file substitutes for a disc, allowing software to run without loading a CD or DVD
• Windows Professional has a program to restrict access to certain programs
• Device drivers are found in the System32 folder
• The ideal voltage range on hotwires of a Molex connector is Red = +5V, Yellow = +12V
• A Straight-Thru Ethernet cable connects computers to hubs and switches
• A LAN card is a network interface controller
• 192.168.0.1 is a Class C IP address
• A Core router is designed to operate in the Internet backbone
• MAC Address Filtering defines authorized devices on a Wi-Fi network
• Wireless Personal Area Network connects through signals like infrared

Computer Quiz 2 cont.

• Wireless Local Area Network allows line-of-sight movement with network connection
• NetBackup is an enterprise-level heterogeneous backup and recovery suite
• A Directory server centrally administers network users and resources
• Loss is when an information asset suffers damage, modification, or disclosure
• WPS is a network security standard for fast router/wireless device connections
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the most efficient way to transfer larger files
• Spoofing gains unauthorized access by sending messages with a source IP address
• File Screening allows administrators to define the types of files that can be saved
• Hyper-V virtualization provides clustering by corresponding client requests across servers
• Circular Logging conserves disk space by limiting performance log file growth
• A Network card should be upgraded to receive and transmit strong signals
• Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol for quick IP address distribution
• Nslookup finds the IP address corresponding to a host or domain name
• CMOS Battery failure causes a computer to reset the time and date
• CrystalDiskInfo checks the condition of a hard drive

Computer Quiz 2 cont.

• Implementing the solution is the task needed after planning to fix the network
• Software troubleshooting is a process of scanning, identifying, diagnosing and resolving problems, errors and bugs in software

Computer Quiz 3

• Windows Folder Sharing is the traditional method to access server data using the server message block protocol over TCP/IP
• Idifde.exe and csvde.exe are two command-line utilities used to export and import Active Directory Object information
• A Gateway is a node in a network that allows data to flow from one discrete network to another.
• Resistance is an electrical quantity measured when performing continuity testing of twisted pair cable
• A Terminal Server is a hardware device that enables to connect serial devices across a network
• 10.10.10.1 is a Class A IP address
• A wireless router can connect 250 devices
• An Access Point acts as bridge between wireless clients and wired network
• A Virtual Local Area Network is a logical subnetwork that groups devices from the same switch
• Stress Test pushes components to their limits
• A Real-Time Communication Server enables users to exchange information instantaneously
• Integrity ensures that information and programs are changing only in a specified and authorized manner

Computer Quiz 3 cont.

• Netstat is a command-line network utility that displays networks connections for TCP and routing
• Communication Protocol is a set of rules that describe how software and hardware should interact within a network
• An Input/Output Controller Hub is a microchip to manage data communication between a CPU and a motherboard
• Firewire is an interface standard for Serial Bus for High Speed communication Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1394 interface
• LoJack is a setup option in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) / Basic Input Output System (BIOS) that allows security setting to perform such task as locating device
• Diskpart is a text based command used for creating bootable flash drive
• A Full Backup is a type of back-up used in hard drive, flash drive and external drive
• Startup Repair is a recovery tool in Windows fixes and scans computer problems that prevents computer from booting repeatedly
• Windows Recovery Environment is used to run commands for troubleshooting unbootable operating system
• A Capacitor is an electronic component that needs to discharge electrically before replacement
• 802.11n is the most current wireless networking standard and can communicate with the older network standards