Shit to remember 1002

Question 1

VBScript

Answer 1

VBScript (Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition) can be used for many Windows-related scripting purposes, but one of the most common is to automate the functionality of Microsoft Office applications.

Question 2

JavaScript

Answer 2

JavaScript is used on many web sites to enhance the functionality within a user’s browser. This can be used for automation, tracking, interactivity features, and to extend the functionality of the browser

Question 3

Python

Answer 3

Python is a scripting language that can handle almost anything, including a number of tasks in this list. However, Python is the best fit for a scripting language that can inter-operate with other devices, including devices across the network

Question 4

batch file

Answer 4

A batch file commonly runs in the console or command line of a Windows device, and it can automate the same processes that a user would perform manually at the Windows command prompt.

Question 5

shell script

Answer 5

A shell script commonly runs at the command prompt, or shell, of a Unix or Linux device. Since most Linux features can be managed from the command line, shell scripts are very powerful automation options.

Question 6

PowerShell

Answer 6

PowerShell is a Windows-only scripting environment that extends the functionality of the traditional Windows command line. PowerShell extends the functionality of the command prompt to enable the automation of internal Windows and Active Directory functions.

Question 7

chkdsk

Answer 7

The chkdsk (Check Disk) command is used to identify and fix logical file system errors and bad physical sectors. The /f option will fix the logical file system and the /r option will locate bad sectors and attempt to recover any readable data. The scanning and repair process is often completed during a
reboot:

Question 8

netstat

Answer 8

The netstat utility will display network statistics relating to active connections, application usage, and network activity.

Question 9

net use

Answer 9

The net use command will assign a local drive letter to a network share. Once the net use command is completed, the drive letter can be used to reference the share in all applications and in the File Explorer.

Question 10

Remote Disc

Answer 10

Remote Disc is a feature that allow a macOS user to share the optical drive of another computer on the network. Remote Disc does not provide a method of running Windows applications.

Question 11

Spotlight

Answer 11

Spotlight is the built-in macOS search feature for locating files, applications, email messages

Question 12

Boot Camp

Answer 12

The Boot Camp utility allows the computer to dual boot between macOS and Windows. Boot Camp does not provide any backup or restore functionality.

Question 13

Spaces

Answer 13

The Spaces utility can be used in macOS to create multiple desktops and separate work “spaces” that can be used independently of each other.

Question 14

mv

Answer 14

mv
The Linux mv (move) command will move a file from one location to another or move/rename a file from one name to another.

Question 15

pwd

Answer 15

The Linux pwd (Print Working Directory) command will display the path of the current working directory.

Question 16

dir

Answer 16

The dir (directory) command will display a list of files from the command line. The command includes filtering options, so using “dir *.log” would display all files in the current directory with a .log extension.

Question 17

sfc

Answer 17

The sfc (System File Checker) command will scan the integrity of all protected system files and correct any files that may have been changed since their installation.

Question 18

ls

Answer 18

The ls (list) command is the Linux command to show a list of files in the current directory. The ls command does not work from a Windows command line

Question 19

mstsc

Answer 19

mstsc (Microsoft Terminal Services Client) is the remote desktop client for Windows computers.

Question 20

dxdiag

Answer 20

The dxdiag (DirectX Diagnostic Tool) is used to test the DirectX display, sound, and input devices on a Windows computer.

Question 21

PXE

Answer 21

Using PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment), or “Pixie,” a technician can boot computers from a centralized network server and automate the installation of multiple operating systems simultaneously.

Question 22

Multiboot

Answer 22

Multiboot is a method of booting the system that displays a selection of multiple operating systems during the startup process. A multiboot system would not be a method of deploying operating systems in a training room.

Question 23

Denial of service

Answer 23

A denial of service is a process that prevents a service from operating normally.

Question 24

RADIUS

Answer 24

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) is an authentication protocol commonly used to provide authentication from devices to a centralized database. A common use of RADIUS is to authenticate users to an Active Directory database from a router, switch, VPN concentrator, or any other service

Question 25

MBR

Answer 25

The MBR (Master Boot Record) partition style is an older method partitioning files, and the maximum partition size of an MBR partition is 2 terabytes in size.

Question 26

FAT32

Answer 26

FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32-bit) is a Microsoft file system originally designed for earlier versions of Windows. FAT32 is not a partition type. The FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32-bit) file system limits volume sizes to a maximum of 2 TB.

Question 27

GPT

Answer 27

GPT (GUID Partition Table) is a modern partition style that increases .the number of partitions and partition sizes over the older MBR style. Also provides for very large partition sizes that would easily allow a single partition of 4 terabytes.

Question 28

NFS

Answer 28

NFS (Network File System) is a method of accessing files across the network as if they were local. NFS is not a method of partitioning a local storage drive.

Question 29

VNC

Answer 29

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a remote desktop application that is commonly associated with Linux and macOS desktop sharing

Question 30

Event Viewer

Answer 30

Event Viewer logs
The Windows Event Viewer can provide extensive information about the operating system and the applications. Error messages and application failures are logged in the Event Viewer for review.

Question 31

Spear phishing

Answer 31

A spear phishing attacker will focus their efforts on specific people or parts of the organization. An attacker that contacts the accounting department with an invoice and payment site details would be considered spearphishing.

Question 32

Spoofing

Answer 32

Spoofing is a method of impersonation that attempts to gain access by pretending to be someone else.

Question 33

PCI DSS

Answer 33

The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of objectives designed to secure credit cards and financial transactions. Companies storing credit card information must comply with these standards to accept credit cards for payment.

Question 34

GDPR

Answer 34

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a set of data protection and privacy laws for individuals in the European Union.

Question 35

RC4

Answer 35

RC4 (Rivest Cipher 4) is an encryption method used on the original version of WPA.

Question 36

FOSS

Answer 36

FOSS (Free and Open-Source) software is distributed without charge and includes a copy of the source code.

Question 37

DLP

Answer 37

DLP (Data Loss Prevention) is a security technology that will identify and block the transfer of unauthorized materials through the network. DLP solutions are often used to block private customer information, credit card
details, and other sensitive data

Question 38

TKIP

Answer 38

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides integrity checks and prevents replay attacks in the original WPA protocol