Computer Hardware and Networking Basics
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What is the common color for USB 3.0 connector for Standard A receptacles and plugs?

  • White
  • Blue (correct)
  • Red
  • Black
  • What type of memory is used in the Solid-State Drive (SSD) as storage?

  • Flash Memory (correct)
  • Read Only Memory (ROM)
  • Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
  • Originally, where was the BIOS stored in a standard PC?

  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Read Only Memory (ROM) (correct)
  • ________ is a complete copy of everything stored in a physical optical disc.

    <p>ISO image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for hard disk drive capacity in Windows 10?

    <p>16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do Windows device drivers store?

    <p>Registry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volt rating of the RED wire in a power supply?

    <p>+5V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ is a network cable where one end is T568-A while the other is T568-B configuration.

    <p>Cross-Over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Windows 7, when LAN connection has a cross and red indicator signifies that there is __________.

    <p>Problem with the LAN driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hardware components can connect over a computer network?

    <p>Network Interface Card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

    <p>Router</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wi-Fi is a trademark phrase, which means __________.

    <p>IEEE.802.11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location.

    <p>Local Area Network (LAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A type of network that interconnects multiple local area networks.

    <p>Campus Area Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove possible threats to the system is called __________.

    <p>Anti-virus software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ is when two or more PCs are connected and share resources without going through a separate server computer.

    <p>Peer to peer network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What IP address is used by the virtual machine to communicate over the physical network?

    <p>Private address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of version protects unauthorized network access by utilizing a setup password?

    <p>WPA2-Personal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ consists of user matrices and capability tables that govern the rights and privileges of users.

    <p>Access control list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It occurs when an attacker or trusted insider steals data from a computer system and demands compensation for its return.

    <p>Information Extortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It monitors the initial security accreditation of an information system for tracking of changes.

    <p>Configuration Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What service in Windows Server enables administrators to migrate data to the lowest-cost tape media on file servers?

    <p>Remote Storage Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What application group contains a Client Access Point and at least one application specific resource?

    <p>Cluster resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A utility tool that tests whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network is __________.

    <p>Ping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following keys is not appropriate to enter BIOS setup?

    <p>Shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    USB and Storage Technology

    • USB 3.0 connectors typically have a blue color for Standard A receptacles and plugs.
    • Solid-State Drives (SSD) use flash memory as their primary storage medium.
    • The BIOS is originally stored in Read Only Memory (ROM) on standard PCs.
    • An ISO image is a complete digital copy of everything stored on a physical optical disc.

    Operating System Requirements

    • Windows 10 requires a minimum of 16 GB for a 32-bit OS and 20 GB for a 64-bit OS for hard disk drive capacity.

    Device Drivers and Power Supply

    • Windows device drivers are stored in the system registry.
    • The red wire in a power supply typically has a voltage rating of +5V.

    Networking Basics

    • A crossover network cable has one end configured as T568-A and the other end as T568-B.
    • In Windows 7, a LAN connection with a red cross indicates an issue needing attention.

    Network Components

    • Network interface cards (NICs) serve as the hardware components connecting over computer networks.
    • A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks.

    Wireless Technology

    • Wi-Fi refers to the IEEE 802.11 standards for wireless networking.
    • A Local Area Network (LAN) connects a collection of devices in a single physical location.
    • A Campus Area Network (CAN) interconnects multiple local area networks.

    Security Measures

    • Anti-virus software is essential for preventing, detecting, and removing system threats.
    • Peer-to-peer networks allow multiple PCs to connect and share resources without a server.
    • WPA2-Personal protects unauthorized access through a password setup.

    Access Control and Data Security

    • Access control lists contain user matrices and capability tables that define user rights.
    • Information extortion occurs when an attacker demands compensation after stealing data from a system.

    System Management and Services

    • Configuration Management monitors the security accreditation of information systems and tracks changes.
    • Remote Storage Services in Windows Server help migrate data to lower-cost tape media.

    Network Testing and Utilities

    • The ping utility tests the reachability of a particular host across an IP network.
    • Keys like F1 are typically not used to enter BIOS setup, indicating different key usages for system access.

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    Test your knowledge on computer hardware and networking fundamentals. This quiz covers topics such as USB technology, storage solutions, operating system requirements, device drivers, and networking components. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these key areas in computer science.

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