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Comptia A+ (anki) Flashcards

1
Q

A __ is where you store data permanently

A

hard drive

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2
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The three main components of the ___ are the controller, hard disk, and host bus adapter

A

hard drive

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3
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Each disk on hard disk is called a

A

Platter

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4
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Platters have a

A

top surface and bottom surface

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5
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If you had three platters then you have __ writeable surfaces, two for each platter

A

six

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6
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The more __ help increase the capacity of the hard drive

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platters

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7
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The most common type of interface for hard drives are

A

Serial ATA (SATA)

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8
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The ___ controls all the operations of the hard drive. It controls all the moving parts. It handles how the data itself is encoded onto platters

A

controller

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9
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The ___ is a translator converting signals from the computer into the electrical signals that can be written on the disk and then vice versa it converts the electrical signals into data that the computer can understand

A

Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

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10
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The computer understands ___ or bits, a one, or a zero

A

Binary digits

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11
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Devices that in any way hold ones and zeros that the CPU accesses are known generically as ___

A

memory

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12
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The three connections for ___ are USB, Bluetooth, and PS/2

A

mice

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13
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For an advanced gaming mouse or something for 3D graphics you can __

A

update drivers

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14
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The __ on control panel applet is the way you want the pointer to appear

A

pointer options

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15
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On the control panel applet you can use the __ to set up right handed/left handed, how many pages it might scroll when you scroll the wheel

A

button configuration

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16
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A __ is the primary method for inputting data into a PC

A

keyboard

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17
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The three connections for a __ are USB, PS/2, Bluetooth

A

keyboard

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18
Q

The two connections for scanners are USB and

A

wireless

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19
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The form factors of a ___ are All in one (multfunctional) and flatbed

A

scanner

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20
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__ retrieve and/or store data on optical discs

A

Optical drives

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21
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__ are written to and read from using a laser

A

Optical drives

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22
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__ are commonly used for personal identification, access control, authentication, and financial transactions

A

Smart card readers

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23
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__ can be external (usb) or built in

A

Smart card readers

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24
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Mice, keyboard, scanners, optical drives, smart card readers, are examples of __

A

input devices

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25
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__ connects you to the internet and eliminates the need to use cables

A

USB Wifi Adapter

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26
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__ cards are built into computer system and help connect to the internet

A

Wireless

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27
Q

Some older laptops might use a ___ connection to connect to internet

A

Mini PCI

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28
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__ is square in shape and has a 124 pin edge connection

A

Mini PCI

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29
Q

A __ offers spreads of 802.11g and 802.11b

A

Mini PCI

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30
Q

Newer laptops use __ wireless cards to connect to the internet

A

Mini PCI Express

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31
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A __ has a 54 pin edge connection and is rectangular in shape. They have speeds of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n

A

Mini PCI Express

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32
Q

__ card allows you to connect your laptop to the internet using a cellular signal

A

Cellular

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33
Q

__ Screens are input and output devices

A

Touch

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34
Q

A __ allows multiple computers to share a single keyboard, video output, and mouse

A

KVM

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35
Q

Different KVM models can accommodate various interface types like USB, VGA, and __

A

DVI

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36
Q

The connections of speakers are __ Jack

A

TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve)

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37
Q

The __ is the most common computer output device

A

Screen

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38
Q

The various connections for a laptop to connect to another laptop of display are _____

A

VGA, DVI, HDMI

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39
Q

5 connection types for printers are __

A

USB, Ethernet, 802.11 (wifi), Bluetooth, Infrared

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40
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KVM, speakers, display devices (screen), projectors, printers are all __ devices

A

output

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41
Q

On the hardrive the __ is the axis around which the platters spin

A

spindle

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42
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On the hard drive, the __ is the read/write point. That is where the electrical charges are applied and/or read

A

head

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43
Q

On the hard drive, the __ moves the head back and forth, so it can access any position on the platter

A

arm

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44
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In the hard drive, the __ is the point about which the arm rotates

A

actuator axis

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45
Q

In the hard drive, the __ are the power and the data cable to connect it to the rest of the system

A

connections

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46
Q

In the hard drive, the __ is the motor that moves the arm back and forth

A

acutator

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47
Q

__ hard disks are the primary storage of most desktop computers

A

Magnetic

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48
Q

The benefits of a __ hard disk are mature, reliable, and relatively inexpensive

A

magnetic

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49
Q

__ hard disks are magnetic fields to store data

A

magnetic

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50
Q

The three magnetic disks size are ___

A

1.8 in, 2.5in, and 3.5 in

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51
Q

The __ inch hard disk is not widely used

A

1.8

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52
Q

The most widely used hard disk size is the __ inch which is used in laptops or portable external drives

A

2.5

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53
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The __ inch hard drive disk is the mainstream type used in PCs

A

3.5

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54
Q

SSD

A

Solid State Drive

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55
Q

The __ has no moving parts. It uses nonvolatile (does not require power to retain its data) NAND flash memory for storage. NAND is NON-AND refers to a logical processing mechanism

A

Solid State Drive

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56
Q

RAM is often referred to as simply __

A

System Memory

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57
Q

__ uses traditional platters along with high speed flash memory

A

Hybrid drives

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58
Q

__ are a combination of HDD capacity with SSD speeds

A

Hybrid drives

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59
Q

RAM is very __ because there are no moving parts. It is also volatile which mean it requires power

A

fast-access

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60
Q

RAM

A

Random Access Memory

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61
Q

The benefits of __ are that they cost less than SSD, greater capacity than SSD, performance is between

A

hybrid drives

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62
Q

SODIMMs are __ to __ inches in size

A

2.5 to 3

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63
Q

__ is a smaller version of the DIMM modules that are used in desktops

A

SODIMM

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64
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SODIMM

A

Small Outline DIMM (Dual in-line-memory module)

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65
Q

Laptops use __ memory

A

SODIMM

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66
Q

RAM is physical storage that also __ storage

A

temporary

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67
Q

Memory modules from different vendors __ be mixed

A

can

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68
Q

Before trying to upgrade the memory on a laptop, you must first consult the ___

A

motherboard user guide

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69
Q

The __ on the SODIMM are the point of contact to the socket it sits in the laptop itself

A

pins

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70
Q

Before upgrading laptop memory, you must determine how much memory you are conveniently using by going to __ in windows

A

task manager or resource monitor

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71
Q

VGA, DVI, S-Video, HDMI, Display Port, Composite video, and component video are all numerous interfaces of __

A

video cards

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72
Q

CRT

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Cathode Ray Tube

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73
Q

A __ or CRT monitor contains a large cathode ray tube, uses a electron gun behind the screen that activates phosphors. They are becoming obselete

A

Cathode Ray Tube

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74
Q

LCD

A

Liquid Crystal Display

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75
Q

__ are commonly used in laptop computers and flat panel monitors. They produce clear images and replaced traditional CRT monitor

A

LCD

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76
Q

In-plane switching (IPS) panel technology super plane to line switching (PLS) Vertical Alignment (VA) panel technology and Twisted Nematic (TN) panel technology are all different ___ technologies

A

LCD

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77
Q

OLED

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Organic light-emitting diode

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78
Q

__ is a thin display technology. It does not require back lighting. It uses organic compounds for electroluminescence

A

OLED

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79
Q

The different types of OLED are ___ and __

A

Passive Matrix OLED (PMOLED) and Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED)

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80
Q

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) are all types of __

A

displays

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81
Q

__ are often wrapped around the laptop display screen by placing the cable around the frame, it can be better withstand constant opening and closing of the screen. It performs better if located in the top part of the lid

A

Wi-fi Antennas

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82
Q

For __ image quality resolution is measured in pixels. The higher the frame rate means a smoother video. 2 million pixels is good. 30 frame rate is good.

A

webcams

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83
Q

CCFL

A

Cold Cathode Fluorescent Light

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84
Q

__ is lighting technology commonly used with LCD monitors, neon signs, computer case lighting. They are common in earlier LCD screens. They weigh more and use more power than LEDs. For every one you needed in inverter

A

CCFL

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85
Q

LED

A

Light Emitting Diodes

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86
Q

__ are a semiconductor device that emits visible light. They are commonly used in LCD panel backlighting, fiber optic data transmission, and indicator lights

A

LED

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87
Q

__ are any type of device that can produce a digital result from a non-digital input. It creates a digital representation based on analog information. They use styles or finger to determine position.
ex. tablet or smartphone

A

Digitizers

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88
Q

__ is a video interface that can carry both video and audio information

A

HDMI

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89
Q

__ allows you to connect multiple peripheral items. Items can include regular sized keyboard, mouse, external monitor, printer, USB drives, and speakers

A

Docking stations

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90
Q

The three modes of docking are ___

A

cold, warm, and hot

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91
Q

__ docking is when a laptop must be powered off

A

cold

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92
Q

__ docking is when the laptop must be put in an taken out of suspended mode
ex. sleep mode

A

warm

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93
Q

__ docking is when the laptop can recognize changes while running normal operations

A

hot

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94
Q

__ provides additional functionality to a laptop. It can be used because some laptops do not contain ports such as keyboard, mouse, and DVI.
Usually smaller, lighter, and much more portable than docking station

A

Port Replicator

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95
Q

__ can be connected via parallel, serial, USB, and SCSI USB is most common

A

Port Replicator

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96
Q

__ can provide a means of converting connection types

ex. Micro DVI to a regular DVI connection

A

Port Replicators

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97
Q

__ is the location in which laptop cable locks are secured. The other end of the cable is secured to a permanent anchored fixture
ex. wall or desk

A

Lock Port

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98
Q

Devices that can be used as a laptop and tablet are called __

A

2 in 1 devices

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99
Q

The two types of 2 in 1 devices are __ tablet

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one piece and detacable

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100
Q

2 in 1 device are equipped with both a __

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removeable touch screen and physical keyboard

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101
Q

__ screens can rotate. Most can rotate 360 degrees

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convertible

102
Q

A _ is a mobile device that is a mobile version of an operating system. They have a LCD touchscreen and rechargeable battery. They are smaller than a notebook but larger than a smartphone

A

tablet

103
Q

Fitness monitors have an _ display

A

OLED

104
Q

The three types of USB connections are _

A

Micro-USB, Mini-USB, and USB-C

105
Q

The _ carries the fastest protocol, USB 3.1 physical connector has no orientation. It can be input either way

A

USB-C

106
Q

The _ is Apple proprietary, has 8 pins, and a higher power output
ex. iphone

A

lighting cable

107
Q

_ are vendor specific ports. They are unique to the device.
ex. apple products, Macbook air, pro
Mag safe - charging ports for Macbooks

A

Proprietary ports

108
Q

NFC

A

Near-Field Communication

109
Q

_ is a form of contactless communication commonly used between devices like smartphones and tablets. It can transfer video, contact info, photos, and payments
ex. Apple pay

A

NFC

110
Q

_ is a short range wireless communication technology between devices. It is used to transmit data or voice wirelessly over short distances. It can be used on mobile phones, computers, peripherals. You must pair two devices

A

Bluetooth

111
Q

_ is common remote controls. Uses invisible portion of light spectrum for signaling and communication. Devices can communicate at a distance of about three or four feet. You need to have direct line of sight to have clear signal

A

Infared

112
Q

_ is a method for sharing internet connection from one device to another. It can be done over wifi, bluetooth, or USB cable. Device acts as a modem. Ideal when no alternative connections
old term for personal hotspot

A

Tethering

113
Q

The three types of SD cards are _

A

SD, Mini SD, and Micro-SD

114
Q

Mutual authentication for multiple services is also as known as _

A

Single Sign On (SSO)

115
Q

_ is when both parties have to be satisfied that the other party is who they claim to be
Access control method
Users sign in once to access multiple services
Common in enterprise networks like email, database, document management applications

ex. online banking

A

Mutual Authentication for Multiple Services (SSO)

116
Q

GSM

A

Global System for Mobile Communication

117
Q

For connectivity cell phones use _, its networks consist of devices like gateways, repeaters, relays (antennae) or cell tower. Mobile devices connect to cell towers, which provide communication and location services. Towers need to overlap with another tower. A collection of them is called cell which is why we say cellular service

A

GSM

118
Q

Cell phones use _ networks to make voice calls and send data
The cellular networks support 3G, 4G, and 5G
G stands for generation

A

GSM

119
Q

SIM

A

Subscriber Identity Module

120
Q

_ cards are used to connect mobile devices to GSM networks
Chip contains info about your account, identity, and device
Uniquely identifies devices on a GSM network

A

SIM

121
Q

WPAN

A

Wireless Personal Area Network

122
Q

_ is a wireless standard used for transmitting data over short distances.
Approximately 10 meters or 30 feet
Can be used to create a WPAN which is a type of personal network consisting of connected devices

A

Bluetooth

123
Q

There are numerous options for mobile email communications. The two primary categories are _

A

standard and web-based

124
Q

The three standard mobile email communications includes _

A

POP3, IMAP, and Exchange

125
Q

Web-based mobile email communications include _

A

Gmail, Hotmail, and yahoo

126
Q

POP3

A

Post Office Protocol Version 3

127
Q

IMAP

A

Internet Message Access Protocol

128
Q

_ is the first major email protocol
It’s a simple process
Email client connects to the mail server
Email is downloaded directly to the device
Typically, the email is then deleted from the server
It is a recieve protocol only, can only recieve incoming email and not send mail

A

POP3

129
Q

_ includes all the same features as POP3
Main difference is it allows email to be synced between multiple devices.
Email is stored on the server instead of being downloaded directly to the device

It is a reiceve protocol only, it can only recieve incoming email not send mail

A

IMAP

130
Q

SMTP

A

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

131
Q

To send email you need the protocol __
this is a sitiuation where you are using a home-based email account that your internet service provider is giving you then they will give you an outgoing server to use

A

SMTP

132
Q 
is a proprietary platform developed by Microsoft 
Benefits include
Email synching
folder support
sent messages are saved on server

You can share calendars and documents with other people

A

Microsoft Exchange/Microsoft Office 365

133
Q

S/MIME

A

Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions

134
Q

helps secures email
provides encryped authentication (ensures identity of all parties)
Message integrity (message has not been tampered with)
Digitial structures (validates the identity of the person who sent it)
Message security (it has been encryped)

Server also requires it in order to function

A

S/MIME

135
Q

You need a digitial encryption certificate (required for sender which is you)
Digital Public Key (from intended recepient)
Email program that supports S/MIME email
ex. exchange
These are all __ for S/MIME

A

requirements

136
Q

PRI

A

Product Release Information

137
Q

is the connection between the mobile device and the radio transmitter
updates can contain radio setting like ID numbers, network codes, country codes
Updating can add features and increase data speed because it is a physical aspect of the device itself

A

PRI

138
Q

PRL

A

Preferred Roaming List

139
Q

is a list of radio frequencies residing in the memory
different frequencies are used in different geographic areas
This ensures that mobile device connects to the proper tower

A

PRL

140
Q

CDMA

A

Code-Division Multiple Access Networks

141
Q

is commonly used on code-division multiple access (CDMA) networks
based on codes in your phone, that determines which network you should be using
All of us can use the networks at the same time but the codes are used distinguish my transmission from everyone else’s

Updates can contain radio bands, sub-bands, service providers ID’s

A

PRL

142
Q

is firmware used by cellular modem manufacturers
controls all the GSM and 3G phone RF Waves
Keeps code found in chip current by performing necessary updates

A

Baseband

143
Q

are radios found in mobile devices are equipped with firmware
Manufacturer updates often include mode/mbaseband firm updates

A

Radio Firmware

144
Q

IMEI

A

International Mobile Equipment Identify

145
Q

is used to identify a physical science
hard coded into device making it difficult to change
Every device has a dfferent number
helps prevent the use of a stolen mobile devices
it can be reported to a carrier and blacklisted
This can be shared with other cellular networks
The blacklisted device will not be able to be used even with new SIM card

A

IMEI

146
Q

IMSI

A

International Mobile Subscriber Identification

147
Q

is a unique 15 digit number
first three digits represent mobile country code (MCC)
-where subscriber lives

The next two digits represent the mobile network code (MNC)

The remaining numbers (typically around ten but could be less) are the mobile subscription identification number (MSIN)
They indicate the actual subscriber

A

IMSI

148
Q

VPN

A

Virtual Private Network

149
Q

is a service that creates a secure direct connection to another network
eg. internal intranet

commonly used when logging onto public wifi
-end users are instead redirected to a different to different endpoint
-no longer seen as using a public network
Use encrypted tunnel to establish connection to internal network. You can operate once signed in exactly as you were in the network (gives new IP)

A

VPN

150
Q

The benefits of _ are
security - prevent sensitive data from being exploited
it is encrypted

Access geo-specific content known as location spoofing

A

VPN

151
Q

TCP

A

Transmission Control Protocol

152
Q

is used by protocols like HTTP, SMTP, and Telnet

A

TCP

153
Q

UDP

A

User Datagram Protocol

154
Q

is conenectionless protocol
faster transmission and faster than TCP
You do not need any acknowledgement of message recieved
Used for message transport

A

UDP

155
Q

FTP

A

File Transfer Protocol

156
Q

is a client/server configuration used to transfer files

Exclusively TCP-based service

A

FTP

157
Q

utilized two ports call data port (port 20) and Command port (port 21)

A

FTP

158
Q

The two modes of FTP are

A

Active and Passive

159
Q

mode of FTP is when connection is initiated by the client using port 21

A

Active

160
Q

mode of FTP is when the server connects back using port 20

A

Passive

161
Q

SSH

A

Secure Shell

162
Q

is typically used on UNIX or LINUX environments
provides you with a terminal application
Nothing happens on your system, the commands are transmitted to the other end and something happens there on the servers

A

SSH

163
Q

provides confidentiality and integrity over an unsecured network
-used public key cryptography
encrypted
commonly used to secure remote network logins

A

SSH

164
Q

SSH uses port

A

22

165
Q

Telnet uses port

A

23

166
Q

is designed to support remote logins and communication between two computers
communication is not encrypted
information is sent to plain text and subject interception

A

Telnet

167
Q

The benefits of _ are they have faster access time, reliable (no moving parts) require less power, make less noise, and usually physically smaller

A

Solid State Drive

168
Q

VGA

A

Video Graphics Array

169
Q

SMTP uses port

A

25

170
Q

_ sends internet e-mail transmissions. Email transmission use it to transfer messages from one server to another

A

SMTP

171
Q

POP3 uses port

A

110

172
Q

is a client/server protocol used to retrieve e-mail
by default, messages are deleted from the server after user has downloaded email
built into most popular e-mail products

A

POP3

173
Q

IMAP uses port

A

143

174
Q

is used to retrieve mail stored on a server
messages can remain stored on the server as well as stored locally on all devices
-users can organize messages by using folders/containers

A

IMAP

175
Q

is ideal for users that use multiple devices
work computer
home computer
smartphone
tablet
every device can receive the same message

A

IMAP

176
Q

HTTP

A

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

177
Q

HTTP uses port

A

80

178
Q

sends and receives web-based client requests
eg. used to view HTML pages or data
can use port 8080 as an alternative

A

HTTP

179
Q

The _ client, your browser is responsible for generating request.
The client uses Uniform Resource Locator (URL) to locate and request information from a web server
eg. an HTML page
it is requesting to see website
request are then sent back to server using TCP/UDP port 80

A

HTTP

180
Q

HTTPS

A

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

181
Q

HTTPS uses port

A

443

182
Q

is used for secure web browser communication
highly resistant to eavesdropping and interception because it uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) communication back and forth are encrypted
secure connections can be identified in website address line by a padlock or an unbroken key

A

HTTPS

183
Q

DNS

A

Domain Name System

184
Q

DNS uses port

A

53

185
Q

is for simple lookups and data replication

A

DNS

186
Q

DHCP

A

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

187
Q

is used to assign IP addresses to network devices

IP addresses can be assigned in two ways, manual and automatic (client requests IP address from the server)

A

DHCP

188
Q

DORA

A

Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge

189
Q

Requesting an IP address from a server uses a process sometimes referred to as

A

DORA

190
Q

is when your client system boots up and realizes that it is set to obtain an address automatically so it sends out a discover packet which is asking are there any DHCP servers on this network

A

DORA process

191
Q

During the _ you do not have an address yet
the only way to communicate is to broadcast or send a packet is heard by everyone. You cannot send a packet to a specific server when you don’t have an address. All DHCP servers will hear the discover and they will all offer. Your client will select one from all offers that come in (request) and other servers will then withdraw. The one server that offered the address that you requested will acknowledge the fact that you requested it

A

DORA process

192
Q

DHCP servers use the UDP port _ to offer and acknowledge

A

67

193
Q

DHCP clients uses UDP port _ to discover and request

A

68

194
Q

The benefits of _ are simplified administration and centralized network configuration

A

DHCP

195
Q

RDP

A

Remote Desktop Protocol

196
Q

RDP uses port

A

389

197
Q

is a Microsoft proprietary implementation protocol
designed to allow remote users to have a graphical interface while accessing another computer
the graphical interface is the entire desktop of the computer
commonly used by administrators who want to user their workstation system in their office to connect through to multiple different servers

A

RDP

198
Q

RDP services include _ which is mouse and keyboard functionality

A

input support

199
Q

RDP services include __ which includes audio and printer

You can hear a sound from speakers or print form the server on your system

A

output support

200
Q

In RDP Services you can have __ between client and remote host which means that you could copy text from my system and paste it to the server of vice versa

A

clipboard sharing

201
Q

RDP services has _ which is implemented if you have an application that you feel won’t run very well on client systems but it runs perfectly fine on the server since its newer.
You install the application on the server and then allow users to remote into the server to run the application

A

application support

202
Q

NetBIOS

A

Network Basic Input Output System

203
Q

controls how application residing on different computers communicate on the same LAN
commonly used in Ethernet and Token Ring Networks
allows computers to communicate by using names

A

NetBIOS

204
Q

NetBIOS communicates over UDP ports

A

137 and 138

205
Q

NetBIOS communicates over TCP ports

A

137 and 139

206
Q

SMB

A

Server Message Block

207
Q

SMB uses port

A

445

208
Q

is a client server communication protocol for sharing access to network resources such as files, printers, serial ports, and other resources

A

SMB

209
Q

is also referred to as Common Internet File System (CIFS)
commonly used when working with network attached storage (NAS) units
gives you the ability to share a resource and then to connect to and access the resource

A

SMB

210
Q

SLP

A

Service Location Protocol

211
Q

SLP uses port

A

427

212
Q

enables computers to dynamically locate services in a local area network

A

SLP

213
Q

provides users with an easy to use interface to a network’s resource information

A

SLP

214
Q

is an alternative to Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

A

SLP

215
Q

are a type of SLP agent that has subscribers and workstations. These are clients. They want to know what is out there

A

User agents

216
Q

is an SLP agent that has peripherals and resources

these are the servers

A

Service agents

217
Q

are SLP agents that can cache peripheral and resources information within service agents to reduce traffic

A

Directory agents

218
Q

The three types of SLP agents are

A

user, service, and directory

219
Q

AFP

A

Apple Filing Protocol

220
Q

is a Mac OS file protocol that uses port 548
enables users to access outside system files
Includes security that provides features that restrict user access to certain files so that not anyone can get to any file

A

AFP

221
Q

An AFP feature is _ access where users must first establish a remote file server connection

A

Server file

222
Q

An AFP feature is _ components which manage components such as files, volumes, and AFP calls and folders

A

file system

223
Q 
In _ you will gain access too
directory attributes
file attributes
backup date
request count
creation date
file creator and destination directory ID
A

AFP Frame Parameters

224
Q

LDAP

A

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

225
Q

is an application protocol that uses port 389 to search a directory service for objects such as organizations, individuals, and resources like files and devices

A

LDAP

226
Q

LDAP uses port

A

389

227
Q 
can create a hierarchy (organizes all the resources) that begins with a 
root directory - single parent container that contains everything
eg.
countries
organization
organizational units
-divisions
-departments
Individuals
-people
-files
-resources
A

LDAP

228
Q 
benefits include
allows multiple independent directories
uses a global naming model
-ensures uniqueness
runs over TCP/IP and SSL
Supported by services such as DNS for resolving object names
Open source protocol
A

LDAP

229
Q

SNMP

A

Simple Network Management Protocol

230
Q

is an application layer protocol that uses ports 161/162 to manage and monitor network devices

A

SNMP

231
Q

provides a common language for network devices in a LAN or Wide Area Network (WAN)

A

SNMP

232
Q

SNMP__ is the most recent iteration
it has many security enhancements like
protect packets during transit by authenticating and encrypting SNMP messages

A

version 3

233
Q

is a program that runs on hardware or service used to monitor and collect data
eg. bandwidth and disk space

A

SNMP agent

234
Q

SNMP ___ and __ are nodes on which an agent runs

A

devices and resources

235
Q

SNMP __ is the centralized console

any system where you can centralize and gather up all of the data that is being reported by the agents

A

Manager

236
Q

All of the data from the SNMP Manager is stored in the __ which is a database file that itemizes and describes all of the objects

A

Management Information Base (MIB)

237
Q

In the __

  1. SNMP Manager Create get request (asking for info from the agent) PDU message (Protocol Data Unit)
  2. SNMP Manager Send GetRequest - PDU message
  3. SNMP Agent Recieve and Process
  4. SNMP Agent Generate response
  5. SNMP Agent Send Response
  6. SNMP Manager Process response
A

SNMP Information Poll Process

238
Q

DVI

A

Digital Visual Interface

239
Q

A name to IP address mapping is a request sent out over port

A

53

240
Q

A remote desktop connection uses port __by default

A

3389

241
Q

The characteristics of the __ protocol are that
it is reliable
it uses acknowledgments

A

TCP

242
Q

An outgoing email is sent out over protocol

A

25

243
Q

If a webpage is requested over port 443 you would expect to see the prefix __ in the address bar of the browser

A

https

244
Q

Requests over port __ use the protocols CIFS and SMB

A

445

245
Q

port __ is used by SSH by default

A

22

246
Q

The lightweight directory Access Protocol uses port __ by default

A

3389

247
Q

The __ protocol would be best suitied for searching for a file on FileServer1

A

Net BIOS

248
Q

Traffic originating over ports__ would indicate monitoring a network device

A

161 and 162

249
Q

agents are components of the SLP protocol

A

Service and User

250
Q

Requests originating from port __ would most likely be coming from A Mac client

A

548

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