CS Study Guide 3

Front

Which internet protocol ensures that data packets are assembled in the correct order for complete delivery? Options: Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol (IP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Back

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Answer explanation

TCP/IP, or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is a set of rules that allows devices to communicate and exchange data over a network, such as the internet. It's a fundamental protocol suite that's built into most computers and is largely automated.

Front

What should Frank do to troubleshoot Jessica's issue of only seeing the company intranet pages after installing a wireless router? Options: Apply a firmware update, Clear the browser cache, Configure the browser proxy settings, Disable the pop-up blocker.

Back

Configure the browser proxy settings.

Front

Brandon, a technician, has recently noticed that the wireless network in the office has slowed down. What could he do to support faster connections? A. Upgrade to 802.11g, Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access, Reduce any possible EMI, Change the default password

Back

Reduce any possible EMI

Front

Which of the following is used on a wireless network to identify the network name? SSID, WPA2 passphrase, WEP key, MAC address

Back

SSID

Front

Which kind of system software is preinstalled on electronic products like blenders, automobiles, and televisions?

Back

Firmware

Front

Which category of system software provides a platform for application software to run on? Options: Device Drivers, Firm-ware, Utility Software, Operating System

Back

Operating System

Front

Tom has a 7-gigabyte file he wants to put on a 16-gigabyte flash drive. To be able to place this large file on the flash drive, what must Tom do to this flash drive first? Options: Format the flash drive to FAT16., Re-partition the flash drive., Format the flash drive to NTFS., Format the flash drive to FAT32.

Back

Format the flash drive to NTFS.

Answer explanation

NTFS is the primary file system used on Windows, offering advanced features like file permissions and encryption, while FAT32 is a more basic, widely compatible format often used on smaller storage devices like USB drives; exFAT is an improved version of FAT32, supporting larger file sizes and better performance on larger drives, and ext4 is the primary file system used on Linux, designed for better performance and reliability on larger partitions.

Front

Ben wants to format his flash drive so it can be read on many types of devices, such as game consoles and different desktop computers running different operating systems. Which file system should he format his flash drive to, so it can be used this way?

Back

FAT32

Answer explanation

NTFS is the primary file system used on Windows, offering advanced features like file permissions and encryption, while FAT32 is a more basic, widely compatible format often used on smaller storage devices like USB drives; exFAT is an improved version of FAT32, supporting larger file sizes and better performance on larger drives, and ext4 is the primary file system used on Linux, designed for better performance and reliability on larger partitions.

Front

Clickable text or images that take you to different sites on the World Wide Web are called

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Hyperlink

Front

Which installation method is most likely to put your computer at risk of downloading a virus? Options: App store installation, Software subscription, Internet installation, CD or DVD installation

Back

Internet installation