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NT1110 Final
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
08/14/2012

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Term
why is parity used with RAM
Definition
Error checking
Term
which type of RAM does NOT need to be refreshed?
Definition
SRAM
Term
which diagnostic feature is used for ata hard drives?
Definition
SMART
Term
what is the geometry of a hard drive
Definition
the memory of sectors|the number of read/write heads|the number of cylinders
CHS
cylinders
heads
sectors
Term
where do a computer's initial boot intructions come from
Definition
The BIOS
Term
what is erasing and rewriting the BIOS called?
Definition
flashing the bios
Term
Why would you need to update the BIOS
Definition
You may need a bios update to support larger memories, new CPU's, or larger hard drives.
Term
what is the mac OS X web browser called
Definition
Safari
Term
Who wrote linux
Definition
Linus Torvalds
Term
what is the graphical file manager used by windows called?
Definition
Windows explorer
Term
where can you find the applications that are open in windows?
Definition
Task manager
Term
what must you do to a disk partition before it can be booted?
Definition
make the partition active
Term
which file types can be executed from the windows command prompt?
Definition
.exe, .bat, or .com
Term
how many characters can a long file name contain in windows?
Definition
255 characters
Term
to check a drive for errors, which file utility should you use?
Definition
chkdsk
Term
what is authenticating users based on their physical features called?
Definition
Biometrics
Term
how do you protect yourself against viruses and malware?
Definition
antivirus and malware protection software with updating and scanning
Term
what is disk scrubbing or disk wiping?
Definition
makes the hard drive secure that deleted files are cannot be recovered
Term
what is phishing?
Definition
fraudulent attempt, usually made through email, to steal your personal information. social engineering
Term
what is an antistatic wrist strap used for?
Definition
to protect against electrostatic discharges
Term
what is the six steps of troubleshooting process?
Definition
1.Identify the problem
2.establish a theory of probably cause
3.test the theory
4.establish a plan of action
5.verify full system functionality
6.document findings
Term
which windows utility allows you to view the log file?
Definition
event viewer
Term
if a PC doesn't turn on when the power button is pushed, what would you do first?
Definition
make sure that the power button on the power supply is not off
Term
what is the last known good configuration?
Definition
its the last time the computer was booted correctly
Term
how do you access the advanced boot options menu?
Definition
press F8
Term
which locations can be accessed by using the recovery console?
Definition
-The root folder
-The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows installation that you are currently logged on to.
-The Cmdcons folder.
-Removable media drives such as CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
Term
which utility would you use to troubleshoot a device driver?
Definition
Device manager
Term
what happens just after the blue screen error appears?
Definition
system will halt
Term
why might an application fail during installation?
Definition
driver incompatibility or wrong file type or not enough disk space.
Term
what does a universal naming convention path look like?
Definition
UNC names consist of three parts - a server name, a share name, and an optional file path. These three elements are combined using backslashes as follows: \\server\share\file_path
Term
what type of connection does a modem use?
Definition
serial
Term
what are pri and bri examples of?
Definition
ISDN connections
Term
which type of connection provides the same upload and download bandwidth?
Definition
ISDN connection
Term
what type of cable is used by a broadband network connection?
Definition
coaxial cable
Term
by definition how many computers does a LAN provide access to?
Definition
2 or more
Term
which TCP/IP protocol is used by web browsers?
Definition
http
Term
What is DNS? what does it do?
Definition
It is the Domain Name System. It converts website names to IP addresses
Term
which protocol is used to download email?
Definition
POP3/IMAP
Term
why might you choose fiber optic over other types of cabling?
Definition
Speed, immune to electrical interference
Term
which type of RAM discussed in class ins't frequently used today?
Definition
Rambus
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