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1
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Bitlocker To Go can be used to encrypt?

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a USB flash drive.

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Single Sign­ On does what?

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permits a user and their programs to use their credentials to automatically log in to other sites and services. It’s not used for encryption

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Run as administrator is used to do what ?

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Run an application with elevated privileges, not to encrypt data.

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Administrative share is used by administrators to do what?

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To access system drives. It’s not used for encryption.

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What happens when Anti-Malware Software Quarantines a file?

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Quarantine moves the infected file to a secure folder where it cannot be opened or run normally.

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Ransomware ?

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is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system, often by encrypting files, until a sum of money is paid.

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Spyware ?

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is malware that monitoring a user’s behavior without their knowledge. Spyware often secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties.

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Social engineering?

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is a way of manipulating people so they give up confidential information, such as passwords, bank information, or access to a computer.

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A Trojan horse or Trojan?

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is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Ransomware may be introduced as a Trojan horse, but a Trojan horse does not always install ransomware.

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Can you use Telnet or SSH to remotely log on to a server and complete configuration tasks?

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Yes, however, SSH provides a secure connection; Telnet does not.

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The ICMP protocol is used to?

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transmit error messages on an IP network.

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Which two situations would be best for restoring from a backup?

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Restore Lost files and Restore lost e­mails. Using a backup allows you to explicitly specify what content you want to restore.

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Using a system image would be appropriate when?

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To restore a system after a hard disk failure

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Using a restore point would be best suited to which situation?

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A misbehaving application or driver

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The Time Machine application on Mac OS computers and the tar command in Linux are used for what?

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Backups

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16
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Patch management involves?

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updating operating systems and applications

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md (Make Directory)

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will create a directory/folder or subdirectory/subfolder.

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rd

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removes a directory

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cd (Change Directory)

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changes which directory you are working in.

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The del command (DELete)

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deletes files and directories.

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The sfc command?

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scans the integrity of all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions

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Users who have the Manage documents permission can do what?

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manage all documents in the queue (i.e., pause, resume, delete, or rearrange the order).

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Users with the Print permission can do what?

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print using the printer and manage (delete) their own documents.

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Users with the Manage this printer permission can do what?

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edit the printer properties and pause the printer, but cannot manage any documents waiting to be printed.

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25
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The Manage network printers permission?

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does not exist.

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26
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When would you use Use the compatibility mode?

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In Windows to run older applications as if they were running under a different operating system version

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27
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Windows XP Mode (XPM)

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a feature of the Windows 7 that allows it to run applications that are only compatible with Windows XP via a virtual machine (VM) on Windows Virtual PC

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28
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How to turn off Windows 7 automatic restart feature?

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  • Press F8 during Startup
  • Select Disable automatic restart on system failure option
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29
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What does Startup Repair do?

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Corrects system boot errors.

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Power Fail option?

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in the BIOS determines what the system does after power is restored when the power is unexpectedly lost.

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31
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The grep command?

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is used to search text

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32
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The ls command ?

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list the contents of a directory.

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33
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The sudo command is short for

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“superuser do” or “substitute user do”.

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34
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The sudo command ?

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execute a command as a superuser.

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35
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• Lost clusters

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are a series of used clusters on the hard disk drive that are not associated with a specific file.

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• A cross­linked file

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occurs when two files claim the same cluster. Check Disk will identify cross­linked files and correct their cluster associations.

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• Orphaned files

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are files on the hard drive which are not associated with a directory path in the index. Normally Check Disk can re­associate the file with the correct directory.

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• A bad sector

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is a portion of the hard disk that cannot be used. Bad sectors are marked so that they are no longer used. Any used bad sectors are redirected to another sector.

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39
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What happens after removing a virus from a computer?

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  • Install latest OS updates
  • Scheduled regular virus scans
  • Enable system restore
  • Create a new restore point
  • Educate end users on better practices.
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40
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Moving or copying files to a different NTFS partition does what?

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It removes any existing NTFS permissions so that only inherited permissions apply.

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41
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User data on a Windows 8.1 system can be protected using

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File History

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42
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What does file History do?

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User data like documents, music, and videos are automatically backed up at a regular interval to a second storage device in the system.

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43
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An app scanner can test?

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a mobile app for security flaw

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44
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Malware that can be remote controlled by an attacker are known as?

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Zombies

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45
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Zombies

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malware that can be remote controlled by an attacker

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A collection of zombies that are controlled by the same attacker are known as a

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botnet (robot network)

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47
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Phishing

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is an attempt to trick a user into compromising personal information or downloading malware.

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48
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botnet (robot network)

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A collection of zombies that are controlled by the same attacker are known as a

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49
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An attempt to trick a user into compromising personal information or downloading malware.

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Phishing

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50
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Phishing Most often it involves an email containing what?

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A malicious attachment or hyperlink.

51
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A Man ­In The Middle (MITM) attack

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intercepts communications between two systems, and alters the message before sending it on to the original recipient.

52
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Spoofing ?

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An entity using a fake IP address, or fake email address that resembles a real address to trick you

53
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On Windows 2000 and XP, users who were members of the Power Users group could install applications as long as?

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they didn’t modify any system files.

54
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On Windows Vista and later, Power Users …

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cannot install applications. In fact, the Power Users group is only included in modern versions of Windows for backwards compatibility.

55
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NT loader (NTLDR)

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is the boot loader for Windows operating systems

56
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If the NTLDR is damaged or missing, the computer will not be able to boot into which mode?

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Safe mode

57
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If the files required for the boot loader are missing or damaged…

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the operating system cannot start, and the error will appear

58
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• Hotspot­­

A

a physical location where you can obtain wireless Internet access using a (WLAN) with a device connected to an Internet service provider.

59
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• Tethering

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Connecting one device without Wi-Fi to another device that has Wi-Fi connectivity through the use of a cable

60
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• Mobile VPN­­

A

provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network when they connect using other wireless or wired networks.

61
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• NFC

A

­­a type of connector used to emulate cryptographic smart card functionalities for RFID tags or memory cards.

62
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• Bluetooth

A

a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices and for building personal area networks (PANs).

63
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The Mac OS Force Quit functions and the Linux kill command can be used to do what?

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to stop a runaway application that does not respond to user input.

64
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What is a mount point?

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an empty folder on the existing volume that points to another partition. Data saved to the folder is physically saved on the referenced partition

65
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Extending a volume does what?

A

adds space to the volume

66
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Extending a volume using space on a different disk creates what ?

A

A spanned volume

67
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The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)

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is a connectionless service for downloading files from a remote system. TFTP uses TCP/IP port 69.

68
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The Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP)

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is used to access and download messages from newsgroup servers. NNTP uses TCP/IP port 119.

69
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Trouble Shooting Steps (5)

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  • Gathering Information
  • Identify what has changed
  • Form a hypothesis
  • Determine the appropriate fix
  • Implement the fix and test results.
70
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Anti­-Plagiarism Software

A

helps detect when someone has plagiarized someone else’s material.

71
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Anti­-Malware Software

A

helps protects a computer from software that is intentionally designed to cause harm or damage to

72
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Anti­-Spam Software

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SPAM email (or junk email) is the unsolicited email users can receive. One of the best ways to prevent receiving this type of email is to use anti­spam software

73
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Steps to fixing internal computer components (4)

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-Disconnect power -Remove jewelry -Place the computer on an ESD mat -Put on safety glasses

74
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Anti-Virus Software

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helps protect the infiltration and spread of malicious code that is designed to alter the way a computer operates.

75
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What are three component that if faulty the computer will not boot?

A

Memory Video card Processor

76
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

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the protection of corporate data along with corporate control versus individual control of the device

77
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Trusted source

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refers to the approved location for obtaining mobile applications, Google Play Store, App Store and Microsoft Store.

78
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Mission Control is a Mac OS tool that

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shows every open application in every virtual window (desktop) on a Mac computer.

79
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Remote Disk is a utility that

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allows a Mac computer to access another computers optical drive over the network.

80
Q

When you suspect that a computer may be infected with malware, you should…

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-quarantine the computer to prevent the propagation of the malware.

81
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What does enabling System Protection do on Windows 10 computer?

A

Windows will automatically create restore points when system changes are made

82
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Program and Features

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lets you view the programs installed on your computer and, if needed, uninstall, change, or repair an application

83
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Performance

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lets you configure some advanced settings, such as configuring virtual memory.

84
Q

Which tabs in Task Manager give you the best overview of computers health?

A

The Processes and Performance tabs both show the overall performance of the main areas of the computer, including CPU, GPU, Memory, Hard disks & Network.

85
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App history (Task Manager)?

A

Displays performance and statistics for Microsoft applications.

86
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Details tab in (Task Manager) shows what?

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Individual CPU utilization for each program running.

87
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Users tab in (Task Manager) shows what?

A

The same statistic as Processes & Performance, but they are divided out by each individual user instead of for the entire computer.

88
Q

What is the advantage of using the exFAT file system over NTFS?

A

Lower memory and processor resource use

89
Q

What is the the FASTEST way to transfer a file?

A

C$ administrative share (\computername\C$)

90
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C$ administrative share (\computername\C$)

A

Is the the FASTEST way to transfer a file

91
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Principle of least privilege?

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The practice of limiting access rights for users to the bare minimum permissions they need to perform their work.

92
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A Ground­ Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

A

is a protection device designed to protect people from electric shock from an electrical system.

93
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Where will you often find A Ground­ Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) ?

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bathrooms and kitchens where the chance of an electrical shock is greater due to water.

94
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The virtual machine completely simulates a physical computer system.

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Full virtualization

95
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Operating systems do not need modification to run within virtual machines.

A

Full virtualization

96
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Only some of the components of a virtual machine are virtualized.

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Partial virtualization

97
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The hardware is not virtualized. All of the guest operating systems running on the hypervisor directly access various hardware resources in the physical device

A

Paravirtualization

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are a series of used clusters on the hard disk drive that are not associated with a specific file.

A

• Lost clusters

99
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r

occurs when two files claim the same cluster. Check Disk will identify and correct their cluster associations.

A

• A cross­linked file

100
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r

are files that exist on the hard drive but which are not associated with a directory in the index. Normally Check Disk can re­associate the file with the correct directory.

A

• Orphaned files

101
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is a portion of the hard disk that cannot be used. They are marked so that they are no longer used. Any used bad sectors are redirected elsewhere

A

• A bad sector

102
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  • Install latest OS updates
  • Scheduled regular virus scans
  • Enable system restore
  • Create a new restore point
  • Educate end users on better practices.
A

What happens after removing a virus from a computer?

103
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r

a malicious software designed to block access to a computer system, often by encrypting files, until a sum of money is paid.

A

Ransomware ?

104
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r

is malware that monitoring a user’s behavior without their knowledge. It often secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties.

A

Spyware ?

105
Q

r

is a way of manipulating people so they give up confidential information, such as passwords, bank information, or access to a computer.

A

Social engineering?

106
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r

is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.

A

A Trojan horse or Trojan?

107
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manage all documents in the queue (i.e., pause, resume, delete, or rearrange the order).

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Manage documents Permission

108
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print using the printer and manage (delete) their own documents.

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Print permission

109
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edit the printer properties and pause the printer, but cannot manage any documents waiting to be printed.

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Manage this Printer Permission

110
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a physical location where you can obtain wireless Internet access using a (WLAN) with a device connected to an Internet service provider.

A

• Hotspot­­

111
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Connecting one device without Wi-Fi to another device that has Wi-Fi connectivity through the use of a cable

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• Tethering

112
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provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network when they connect using other wireless or wired networks.

A

• Mobile VPN­­

113
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­­a type of connector used to emulate cryptographic smart card functionalities for RFID tags or memory cards.

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• NFC

114
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an empty folder on the existing volume that points to another partition. Data saved to the folder is physically saved on the referenced partition

A

What is a mount point?

115
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helps detect when someone has plagiarized someone else’s material.

A

Anti­-Plagiarism Software

116
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helps protects a computer from software that is intentionally designed to cause harm or damage to

A

Anti­-Malware Software

117
Q

r

(or junk email) is the unsolicited email users can receive. One of the best ways to prevent receiving this type of email is to use anti­spam software

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Anti­-Spam Software

118
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r

helps protect the infiltration and spread of malicious code that is designed to alter the way a computer operates.

A

Anti-Virus Software

119
Q

r

refers to the approved location for obtaining mobile applications, Google Play Store, App Store and Microsoft Store.

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Trusted source

120
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lets you view the programs installed on your computer and, if needed, uninstall, change, or repair an application

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Program and Features

121
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adjust settings to use for the appearance and performance of Windows. It also lets you configure some advanced settings, such as configuring virtual memory.

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Performance

122
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intercepts communications between two systems, and alters the message before sending it on to the original recipient.

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A Man ­In The Middle (MITM) attack

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An entity misrepresents itself by using a fake IP address, or more commonly a fake email address that resembles a real address.

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Spoofing ?

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