AP Cyber Security Chapter Test Pt. 2

Question 1

Windows File System

Answer 1

Windows stores files and directories on drives, each with a letter

Question 2

Linux File System

Answer 2

1. Uses a single root directory (/)
2. All files and directories stem from the root directory

Question 3

Key Differences Between Windows and Linux File Systems

Answer 3

1. Windows: Multiple drives, with each having its own root
2. Linux: One unified root directory (/)
3. Windows uses backslashes (), and Linux uses forward slashes (/)

Question 4

RAM

In your research include what does RAM stand for?

How does it work/function?

Is it volatile? Why or why not?

What is RAM also known as?

Answer 4

Random Access Memory (Computer’s Main Memory)

It provides the CPU’s shorter-term memory to open files and move around data.

RAM is a volatile memory (Once the power is removed, the machine is turned off)

Question 5

Volatile

Answer 5

The type of memory that can only retain information while it is powered on

Requires continuous power to maintain data

Question 6

Motherboard

1. What does the motherboard do?
2. Which two computer components are located on the motherboard?
3. What part of the human body is the motherboard like?

Answer 6

Connects the internal components, like the memory, processor, graphics card, and other hardware

RAM and CPU

The Spine

Question 7

Storage: SDD and HDD

What does HDD stand for?

What determines the performance of the HDD?

What does SSD stand for?

What are some differences between SSD and HDD?

Answer 7

HDD - Hard Disk Drive

The rotational speed of the disks and the data recording density

SSD - Solid State Drives

SSD’s are smaller and faster than HDD’s