CompTIA A+ 1102 Scripting Flashcards
1
Q
- “.bat” file extension
- scripting for Windows at the command line
A
Batch Files
2
Q
- command line for system administrators
- extend command line functions
- use cmdlets (command-lets)
- PowerShell scripts and functions
- standalone executables
- OS automation
- “.psl” file extension
A
Windows PowerShell
3
Q
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (acronym)
A
VBScript
4
Q
- “.vbs” file extension
- general purpose scripting in Windows
- application automation
A
VBScript
5
Q
- scripting in the Unix/Linux shells
- starts with a shebang or hashbang (“#!”)
- often has a “.sh” file extension
A
Shell Script
6
Q
- scripting inside of the browser
- “.js” file extension
- adds interactivity to HTML and CSS
A
JavaScript
7
Q
- general purpose scripting
- “.py” file extension
A
Python
8
Q
- unintentionally introducing malware
- inadvertently changing system settings
A
Scripting Considerations