Term
What entails how we communicate and manage data?
a. Information systems.
b. Satellite systems.
c. Airfield systems.
d. Power systems. |
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Definition
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Term
What part of client systems includes the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications,
and other devices, to include the interconnect devices?
a. Programs.
b. Processes.
c. Hardware.
d. Paperwork. |
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Definition
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Term
What devices are mostly small, lightweight, and designed for mobile use?
a. Software.
b. Hardware.
c. Computers.
d. Handhelds. |
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Definition
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Term
Any hardware added to a computer that expands its capabilities is referred to as a/an
a. port.
b. peripheral.
c. interface.
d. I/O device. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is not one of the three types of interfaces?
a. Graphical.
b. Hardware.
c. Software.
d. User. |
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Definition
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Term
The transfer of eight bits of data simultaneously through eight separate lines in a single cable
is a function of a
a. serial port.
b. parallel port.
c. switching port.
d. universal serial bus port. |
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Definition
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Term
What program translates commands between a device and the programs that use the device?
a. Operating system.
b. Memory.
c. Driver.
d. Port. |
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Definition
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Term
The term used to refer to the process of launching the OS is the
a. boot.
b. random access memory.
c. Basic Input/Output System.
d. Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. |
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Definition
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Term
What program sets up the divisions of memory that hold the operating system, user
information and applications?
a. The Memory.
b. The bootstrap loader.
c. BIOS.
d. CMOS. |
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Definition
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Term
What describes how a computer finds a specific byte it is looking for in memory?
a. Processing.
b. Programming.
c. Memory addressing.
d. Memory segmenting. |
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Definition
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Term
How many bits long are the addresses that computer instructions work with?
a. 8.
b. 16.
c. 24.
d. 32. |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of memory stores configuration information, and is used by the BIOS during
system boot up?
a. Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor memory.
b. Programmable read only memory.
c. Random access memory.
d. Read only memory. |
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Definition
| a. Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor memory. |
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Term
What type of memory is nonvolatile, considered permanent, and is also called firmware in
reference to the data and instructions stored?
a. RAM.
b. ROM.
c. Cache.
d. CMOS. |
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Definition
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Term
This type of memory is blank and instructions can be placed on permanently.
a. ROM.
b. RAM.
c. CMOS.
d. PROM. |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of memory is used to duplicate frequently used information stored elsewhere or
computed earlier, because the original data is time consuming to retrieve or to compute?
a. RAM.
b. ROM.
c. Buffer.
d. Cache. |
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Definition
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Term
Which term describes that data is whole or complete?
a. Driver.
b. Parity bit.
c. Data integrity.
d. Error correction. |
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Definition
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Term
Which is a very simple example of an error detecting code?
a. Parity bit.
b. Interrupt.
c. Data integrity.
d. Asynchronous. |
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Definition
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Term
What data integrity method is used in high-end personal computers and file servers?
a. Parity.
b. Polling.
c. Nonparity.
d. Error correction code memory. |
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Definition
| d. Error correction code memory. |
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Term
Reading and storing a document on a hard disk or some other storage medium for
processing at a more convenient time is called
a. a driver.
b. spooling.
c. an interrupt.
d. a print queue. |
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Definition
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Term
A spooled print job be several times larger than the printed document size because of the
conversion to the
a. printer’s language.
b. driver’s language.
c. processor’s language.
d. print server’s language. |
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Definition
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Term
A static internet protocol address on a network printer during hardware configuration is
used for
a. print job queuing.
b. print job locating.
c. print job spooling.
d. operating system configuration. |
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Definition
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Term
Printer hardware configuration via the web is done through
a. hypertext transfer protocol.
b. printer front panel controls.
c. Hewlett Packard Jetadmin.
d. telnet. |
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Definition
| a. hypertext transfer protocol. |
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Term
What type of printer software configuration option requires a new port to be created?
a. Telnet.
b. Local printer.
c. Driver printing.
d. TCP/IP printing. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these is not a prominent characteristic of an operating system?
a. The operational environment.
b. The way it processes.
c. The user interface.
d. Multitasking. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the below is not a type of computer user interface?
a. Application driven interface.
b. Command driven interface.
c. Graphical user interface.
d. Menu driven interface. |
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Definition
| a. Application driven interface. |
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Term
Which hardware requirement is defined as the model and the clock speed of the CPU?
a. Memory.
b. Peripherals.
c. Architecture.
d. Processing power. |
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Definition
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Term
What should be done before anything else, once the operating system installation is
complete?
a. A reboot.
b. Install drivers.
c. Set a password.
d. Install antivirus. |
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Definition
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Term
The specifications that should be met, if not exceeded, to ensure a computer is compatible
as well as powerful enough to run an operating system without constant problems is for the
computer to have the minimum
a. software.
b. hardware.
c. processors.
d. applications. |
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Definition
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Term
What are minor software updates or improvements called?
a. Bundles.
b. Patches.
c. Databases.
d. Processors. |
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Definition
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Term
What is the simplest and most efficient way to duplicate a computer’s software, with no loss
of files or configurations within the programs?
a. WinZip.
b. Norton Utilities.
c. Bundled software.
d. Imaging software. |
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Definition
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Term
How many byte sectors is a hard disk divided into?
a. 124.
b. 248.
c. 512.
d. 1024. |
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Definition
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Term
The first sector at the beginning of a hard drive is called the master
a. volume.
b. cylinder.
c. partition.
d. boot record. |
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Definition
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Term
A formatted disk partition that is used for a particular file system is called
a. dynamic storage.
b. basic storage.
c. a volume.
d. a sector. |
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Definition
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Term
Which file system is the best choice for data storage if the server is a dedicated Windows
server?
a. NTFS.
b. FATS.
c. Neither FATS nor NTFS.
d. Either FATS or NTFS |
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Definition
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Term
What physical structure component is a collection of Internet Protocol subnet ranges?
a. Site.
b. Namespace.
c. Global catalog.
d. Domain controller. |
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Definition
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Term
By default, the first domain controller in active directory service is a
a. forest.
b. namespace.
c. global catalog.
d. globally unique identifier. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these is a disadvantage of client-server networks?
a. A high level of security can be implemented at the server.
b. Users are relieved of the burden of managing resources.
c. Managing servers requires a dedicated staff.
d. More powerful resources can be shared. |
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Definition
| c. Managing servers requires a dedicated staff. |
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Term
What type of remote network provides a private tunnel through public cloud (the Internet)?
a. Virtual private network.
b. Peer to peer.
c. Broadband.
d. Three tier. |
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Definition
| a. Virtual private network. |
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Term
What form of remote network access is often the only choice for rural or remote areas?
a. Dial-up.
b. Wireless.
c. Broadband.
d. Virtual private network. |
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Definition
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Term
What does Wi-Fi use to carry network signals to the network access point?
a. Cable lines.
b. Radio waves.
c. Dedicated lines.
d. Telephone lines. |
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Definition
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Term
What item below is not found in the Active Directory structure?
a. Domains.
b. Objects.
c. Forests.
d. Wi-Fi. |
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Definition
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Term
What is configured to provide or deny users access to service on a local computer or on the
local network/domain?
a. Profile.
b. Domain.
c. Account.
d. Directory. |
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Definition
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Term
User accounts are uniquely identified by the
a. ACL.
b. SID.
c. permissions.
d. rights. |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these is a disadvantage of client-server networks?
a. A high level of security can be implemented at the server.
b. Users are relieved of the burden of managing resources.
c. Managing servers requires a dedicated staff.
d. More powerful resources can be shared. |
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Definition
| c. Managing servers requires a dedicated staff. |
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Term
What type of remote network provides a private tunnel through public cloud (the Internet)?
a. Virtual private network.
b. Peer to peer.
c. Broadband.
d. Three tier. |
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Definition
| a. Virtual private network. |
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Term
What form of remote network access is often the only choice for rural or remote areas?
a. Dial-up.
b. Wireless.
c. Broadband.
d. Virtual private network. |
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Definition
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Term
What does Wi-Fi use to carry network signals to the network access point?
a. Cable lines.
b. Radio waves.
c. Dedicated lines.
d. Telephone lines. |
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Definition
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Term
What item below is not found in the Active Directory structure?
a. Domains.
b. Objects.
c. Forests.
d. Wi-Fi. |
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Definition
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Term
What is configured to provide or deny users access to service on a local computer or on the
local network/domain?
a. Profile.
b. Domain.
c. Account.
d. Directory. |
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Definition
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Term
User accounts are uniquely identified by the
a. ACL.
b. SID.
c. permissions.
d. rights. |
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Definition
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Term
Groups in active directory are directory
a. trees.
b. units.
c. forests.
d. objects. |
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Definition
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Term
Members of this group have full control of the server or individual workstations and can
assign user rights and access control permissions.
a. Domain group accounts.
b. Domain user accounts.
c. Local Administrators.
d. Local user. |
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Definition
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Term
Which item resides on a domain controller and provides access to network resources
throughout the domain?
a. Local groups.
b. Domain groups.
c. Local user accounts.
d. Domain user accounts. |
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Definition
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Term
What is used to organize different types of accounts into manageable units?
a. An object.
b. An ACL.
c. A group.
d. An SID. |
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Definition
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Term
What is installed on a computer to act as the interface between the computer and network?
a. NIC.
b. Ethernet.
c. Transceiver.
d. Coaxial cable. |
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Definition
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Term
What is the unique identification number a network interface card (NIC) provides to a
personal computer?
a. MAC address.
b. IEEE address.
c. OUI address.
d. SAS address. |
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Definition
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Term
How many connector interfaces does a network interface card (NIC) provide for network
cables?
a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 3.
d. 4. |
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Definition
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Term
What software activates the actual transmission and receipt of data over the network?
a. Network interface card connector interfaces.
b. Network interface drivers.
c. Media Access Control.
d. Open data interfaces. |
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Definition
| b. Network interface drivers. |
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Term
Which information is not required when configuring Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)?
a. Domain name system server address.
b. Media Access Control address.
c. Internet protocol address.
d. Administrator access. |
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Definition
| b. Media Access Control address. |
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Term
What stores print jobs in a print queue until a printer becomes available?
a. Print pool.
b. Print farm.
c. Print server.
d. Distributive print. |
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Definition
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Term
Which is not a transmission medium for a wireless local area network?
a. Microwaves.
b. Fiber optics.
c. Radio.
d. Light. |
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Definition
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Term
On a network, what system manages network resources, allows other resources to be shared
across the network, and provides the security necessary in a multi-user environment?
a. NOS.
b. NIC.
c. Client.
d. Server. |
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Definition
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Term
In a network environment, what may be responsible for all or some of the network
operational tasks?
a. Client.
b. Server.
c. Peripherals.
d. Workstation. |
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Definition
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Term
What are the two major ways to implement a client server network?
a. First/last.
b. High/low.
c. Thick/thin.
d. Client/workstation. |
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Definition
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Term
What access control uses segregation of duties and security screening for users?
a. Administrative.
b. Technical.
c. Physical.
d. Local. |
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Definition
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Term
The Public Key Infrastructure component that would be necessary if the private key of a
key holder was compromised is referred to as the certificate
a. registration.
b. revocation.
c. authority.
d. key. |
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Definition
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Term
What is an electronic credit card-like device that establishes your credentials when doing
business or other transactions on the Internet?
a. Public key infrastructure client.
b. Certificate authority key.
c. Authentication key.
d. Digital certificate. |
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Definition
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Term
How does a router send information to the internet on a wireless network?
a. An Ethernet connection.
b. Radio waves.
c. An antenna.
d. Wi-Fi. |
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Definition
| a. An Ethernet connection. |
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Term
What device receives information from the internet and translates it into a radio signal and
sends it to the computer’s wireless adapter?
a. Network interface card.
b. Ethernet.
c. Router.
d. Wi-Fi. |
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Definition
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Term
What piece of equipment is at the core of most Wi-Fi networks?
a. Client.
b. Router.
c. Network interface card.
d. Intrusion detection system. |
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Definition
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Term
If this security feature is enabled on a wireless network, access points or routers perform
additional checks, helping prevent network break-ins.
a. Encryption.
b. SSID.
c. DHCP.
d. MAC address filtering. |
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Definition
| d. MAC address filtering. |
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Term
How much power does a NAND drive require?
a. <4 watt.
b. <3 watts.
c. <2 watts.
d. <1 watts. |
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Definition
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Term
What technology involves the capture and storage of a distinctive, measurable
characteristic, feature, or trait of an individual for later recognition by automated means?
a. Microtechnology.
b. Nanotechnology.
c. Biometrics.
d. Protocols. |
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Definition
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Term
Which is not a valid form of identity management?
a. Iris.
b. Hair.
c. Palm.
d. Voice. |
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Definition
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Term
What protocol provides an almost unlimited number of Internet Protocol addresses?
a. TCP/IP.
b. VIP.
c. IPv6.
d. IPv4. |
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Definition
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Term
Which is NOT a basic function of antivirus programs?
a. Removal.
b. Scanning.
c. Detection.
d. Vaccination. |
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Definition
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Term
Who centrally manages the Air Force server updates that keep your workstation antivirus
software current?
a. Enterprise Information Technology Service Desk.
b. Air Force Network Operation Center.
c. Workgroups.
d. Clients. |
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Definition
| b. Air Force Network Operation Center. |
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Term
What item is a means by which Windows products are updated and kept current?
a. Security patches.
b. Software packs.
c. Security packs.
d. Software fixes. |
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Definition
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Term
Which Air Force Instruction governs software use?
a. 33–110.
b. 33–112.
c. 33–114.
d. 33–116. |
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Definition
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Term
With a software license agreement, who has the full rights to the software and its further
distribution and reproduction?
a. Buyer.
b. Publisher.
c. US Air Force.
d. US government. |
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Definition
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Term
What is an essential tool for any Client Systems Technician to find software approved for
use on an AF network?
a. Certification.
b. Enterprise license.
c. Enterprise Software Agreement.
d. Evaluated/Approved Product List. |
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Definition
| d. Evaluated/Approved Product List. |
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Term
What is one of the best habits a Client Systems Technician can form in order to save time,
effort and prevent mistakes?
a. Working fast.
b. Minimizing tools.
c. Getting organized.
d. Remembering everything. |
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Definition
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Term
Which logical troubleshooting step would include classifying the problem as hardware or
software related?
a. Isolate the problem.
b. Define the problem.
c. Resolve the problem.
d. Confirm the resolution. |
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Definition
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Term
One of the most common hardware diagnostic tool is the
a. basic input/output system card.
b. power-on self test.
c. loopback plug.
d. patch panel. |
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Definition
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Term
In network troubleshooting, any event that has a negative effect on the service of the
network is referred to as a
a. vulnerability.
b. problem.
c. fault.
d. bug. |
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Definition
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Term
The action that involves localization and identification of irregularities that cause a fault to
be registered is referred to as fault
a. diagnosis.
b. detection.
c. correction.
d. documentation. |
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Definition
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Term
Which item is not a good practice in helping with future troubleshooting?
a. Remembering every step taken.
b. Knowing your network.
c. Documentation.
d. Gathering facts. |
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Definition
| a. Remembering every step taken. |
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Term
Within how many bytes of a transmission should a network interface card sense a collision?
a. 16 bytes.
b. 32 bytes.
c. 64 bytes.
d. 128 bytes. |
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Definition
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Term
What function enables the higher layer protocol data units to fit into the lower layer PDU
for transmission across the network?
a. Frame relays.
b. Fragmentation.
c. Round trip delay.
d. Asynchronous transfer mode. |
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Definition
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Term
Which is not a way in which round trip delay can be determined?
a. Maximum delay.
b. Minimum delay.
c. Average delay.
d. Total delay. |
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Definition
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Term
Which alarm category in the network management system indicates a warning?
a. Red.
b. Blue.
c. Cyan.
d. Orange. |
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Definition
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Term
Which type of network is often called the GigE network?
a. 1000 BaseT.
b. 1000 BaseG.
c. 10/100 BaseT.
d. 10/100 BaseG. |
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Definition
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Term
What percentage of all network problems occur at the data link and physical layers of the
open systems interconnect reference model?
a. 15 percent.
b. 30 percent.
c. 45 percent.
d. 60 percent. |
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Definition
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Term
What piece of test equipment can help verify connectivity and identify shorts, reversed,
crossed or split pairs on a network?
a. Time domain reflectometer.
b. Wide-area network tester.
c. Local-area network tester.
d. Signal generator. |
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Definition
| c. Local-area network tester. |
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Term
What tool can launch individual troubleshooting/configuration programs and other utilities
having to do with networking, video display, printers, sound, and email configuration on an
operating system?
a. Control Panel.
b. Event Viewer.
c. Device Manager.
d. Disk Management. |
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Definition
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Term
Use which tool to list all installed device drivers and their status, find hardware components
that are not functioning properly or two devices that are in conflict on an operating system (OS)?
a. Event Viewer.
b. Control Panel.
c. Device Manager.
d. Network Connections. |
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