Long Test 1 - IT Fundamentals
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What does an ISO file contain?

  • A single application for file management
  • An operating system image only
  • A complete copy of everything stored on a physical optical disc (correct)
  • A backup of system settings
  • What is the primary purpose of Anti-Virus Software?

  • To manage network devices
  • To enhance computer speed
  • To prevent, detect, and remove system threats (correct)
  • To back up data automatically
  • What voltage does the red wire of a power supply typically carry?

  • +3V
  • +12V
  • -5V
  • +5V (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

    <p>A network that interconnects multiple local area networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym P2P stand for in networking?

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

    What is a Cross-over cable used for?

    <p>Connecting two similar devices directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term Safe Mode refer to in Windows operating systems?

    <p>A diagnostic mode to troubleshoot issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the Registry in Windows store?

    <p>Device drivers and settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does a Router perform in a network?

    <p>Forwards data packets between networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes FLASH MEMORY from traditional hard drives?

    <p>Flash memory is used in SSDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Long Test 1 - Reviewer

    • ISO: a complete copy of everything stored on a physical optical disc
    • Read Only Memory (ROM): originally where BIOS is stored on a standard PC
    • Blue: recommended color for USB 3.0 connector for standard A receptacles and plugs
    • Flash Memory: type of memory used in storage known as Solid State Drive (SSD)
    • +5V: voltage reading of the red wire of a power supply
    • Cross-Over: type of Category cable where one end is T568-A and the other is T568-B
    • Network Interface Card (NIC): hardware component that connects computers over a network
    • 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS: recommended hard disk drive capacity for Windows 10
    • LAN connection with a cross and red indicator: signifies a problem with the LAN driver
    • Registry: where Windows device drivers are stored
    • Local Area Network (LAN): collection of devices connected together in one physical location
    • Wide Area Network (WAN): type of network that interconnects multiple local area networks
    • Anti-Virus Software: computer program to prevent, detect, and remove threats
    • Router: networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks
    • Wi-Fi: trademarked phrase, meaning IEEE 802.11
    • Information Extortion: occurs when an attacker steals information and demands compensation
    • Peer-to-Peer Network (P2P): created when two or more PCs share resources without a separate server
    • Access Control Lists (ACLs): user matrices and capability tables that govern user rights and privileges
    • Provider Address: IP address used by the virtual machine to communicate over the physical network
    • WPA2-Personal: type of password that protects unauthorized network access
    • Remote Storage Service: services in Windows Server that enable administrators to migrate data to lower-cost and tape media on file servers
    • Continuous Assessment: monitors initial security accreditation of an information system for tracking changes
    • Ping: utility tool that tests whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network
    • F5 keys: not appropriate for entering BIOS setup
    • Cluster Resources: application group with a client access point and at least one application-specific resource
    • World Wide Web (WWW): spider-like interconnection of information in a computer
    • Repair Computer: starts up recovery options in a computer that boots into the recovery partition of the main hard drive
    • A single physical hard drive can be divided into multiple logical hard drives
    • Safe Mode: enables Windows users to correct problems preventing normal booting
    • Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA): two types of interfaces used to communicate between the hard drive and the computer motherboard

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    Test your understanding of key IT concepts with this comprehensive Long Test 1 quiz. Covering topics such as memory types, network configurations, and system requirements, this quiz will challenge your knowledge of essential information technology principles.

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