Comptia A Ch.5 Flashcards
1
Q
loopback plug
A
A device used in troubleshooting that allows port testing.
2
Q
patch
A
A piece of software that fixes a specific problem in an application or operating system.
3
Q
POST card
A
PCI/PCIe adapter or USB attached card that performs hardware diagnostics and displays the results as a series of codes on a LED display or LED lights.
4
Q
service pack
A
An upgrade or a patch provided by a manufacturer for an operating system.
5
Q
service release
A
Software available from a manufacturer to fix a known problem (bug) in its applications program.
6
Q
warm boot
A
Restarting a computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del or by clicking the Windows Restart option. Puts less strain on a computer than a cold boot.
