Chapter 8: Terms and Concepts Flashcards
Disable antivirus software
Should be done before installing a NIC driver
Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager
Path to manually update a NIC driver in Windows 8
Start > Control Panel > Device Manager
Path to manually update a NIC driver in Windows 7
Roll Back Driver
Feature to select if the NIC driver does not install properly
Cellular
Examples include GSM, EDGE, and EV-DO
Cable
A high-speed, always-on, broadband connection that uses coaxial cable
Satellite
A broadband connection that is used by users in remote locations
Disable onboard NIC
Best practice when installing a new NIC in a system with an onboard NIC
Internet port
Interface used to connect a wireless router to a broadband service device
Types of clouds
Private, Public, Community, Hybrid
Cloud service models
SaaS, LaaS, PaaS
A packet that triggers a computer to wake up from a low power state
Magic packet
A variety of techniques that control the flow of network traffic, improve transmission speeds, and improve real-time communications traffic
Quality of Service
A Windows profile that selects the default settings for firewalls, file and print sharing, and network discovery depending on the network connected too
location profile
The process that is used to convert private addresses to Internet-routable addresses
NAT
The name that is given to a wireless network
SSID
A specific frequency range used for wireless communication
Channel
A wireless security mode that uses AES encryption
WPA2
A command that is used to display basic host addressing configuration
ipconfig
Command that is used to test basic connectivity between devices
Ping
A command that is used to trace the route that packets take from source to destination
Tracert
A command that is used to query DNS servers for host name or IP information
nslookup
A group of computers and electronic devices with a common set of rules and procedures administered as a unit
Domain
A collection of LAN workstations and servers that are designed to communicate and exchange data with one another
Workgroup
A secure and convenient way to provide easy access to network resources
Mapped drive
A private network that connects remote sites or users together over a public network
VPN
A program that allows technicians to view and control a computer from a remote location
Remote Desktop
A program that allows customers to view in real time on the screen what is being repaired or upgraded on their computer
Remote Assistance
A technology that is used to transmit and receive multiple signals via the use of different frequencies over one cable
Broadband
A technology that shares the existing copper telephone lines with analog voice to provide high-speed digital data communication between end users and telephone companies
DSL
An IP-based wireless 4G broadband technology that offers high-speed mobile Internet access for mobile devices
WiMAX
A data storage and processing facility run by an in-house IT department or leased offsite
Data center
An off-premise service that offers on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources
Cloud computing
