What is the purpose of an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) in printers and scanners?

It automatically feeds multiple pages into the device for scanning or copying.

What is AES primarily used for?

A symmetric encryption algorithm to secure sensitive data and communications.

What does the AGP stand for and what is its function?

Accelerated Graphics Port; it is a standard for connecting graphics cards to a computer's motherboard.

What advanced features does AHCI provide?

It enables advanced features such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-swapping of SATA devices.

AMD is a multinational semiconductor company known for manufacturing which of the following? Wireless communication devices. Microprocessors and graphics processing units (GPUs). Encryption algorithms for securing data. Devices for connecting wireless devices to a wired network.

Microprocessors and graphics processing units (GPUs).

What is the role of an Access Point (AP) in a network?

It allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi.

What is an API in the context of software development?

A set of rules and protocols that allows software applications to communicate with each other.

What is the purpose of APIPA in Windows operating systems?

It automatically assigns IP addresses to networked devices without a DHCP server.

The file format used for distributing and installing applications on Android devices.

What does APM stand for and what is its function?

Advanced Power Management, an older standard for power management in computer hardware.

What is an APT in the context of network security?

A sophisticated cyber attack where unauthorized users gain access to a network undetected for an extended period.

What is ARM known for in the computing industry?

It is a family of reduced instruction set computing architectures known for power efficiency and performance.

What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

To map IP addresses to physical MAC addresses on a local network

What does ASR (Automated System Recovery) enable in Windows operating systems?

Creation of backups of system configuration and critical files for system restoration

What is ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) used for?

Connecting storage devices like HDDs and SSDs to a computer's motherboard

What does ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) extend?

The protocol for transmitting data between the computer and removable storage devices

What was ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) commonly used for?

High-speed networking and telecommunications

What does ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) develop standards for?

Broadcast and transmission of audio and video content

What is ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) a specification for?

Motherboard physical dimensions and layout

What is the purpose of an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)?

To set rules and guidelines for the acceptable use of computer networks and resources.

What is the primary use of BIOS in computer systems?

It is firmware used to perform hardware initialization and provide runtime services for operating systems and programs.

What does BCP stand for and what is its function?

Bulk Copy Program, a command-line utility for data transfer between files and SQL Server databases.

What is the BSOD and when does it occur?

It is an error screen displayed on Windows-based computers when the system encounters a critical error.

What is the purpose of a BSSID in a wireless network?

It is a unique identifier assigned to each BSS to distinguish and connect to specific access points.

What is the main focus of CaaS in cloud computing?

Deploying and managing containers without managing the underlying infrastructure

What is the role of the Change Advisory Board (CAB)?

To assess and authorize changes to an organization's IT infrastructure.

What is the primary use of CAD software?

To design and optimize engineering, architecture, and manufacturing designs

What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA?

To determine whether the user is human or automated software

What does the term CAT refer to in networking?

Different categories of Ethernet cables

What is the function of the `cat` command in Linux?

To concatenate and display the contents of files

What is a CCFL used for in monitors?

To provide even illumination for backlit LCD screens

What does CCTV stand for and what is its primary use?

Closed Circuit TV: Used for surveillance and security

What is the main difference between CD-RW and CD-ROM?

CD-RW allows data to be written, erased, and rewritten, but CD-ROM is read-only.

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What does A/V stand for in the context of the CompTIA A+ acronyms?

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Audio/Video

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What is the purpose of AAA in computer resource management?

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Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

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What does AC represent in electrical terms?

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Alternating Current

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What is the role of ACK in networking?

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Acknowledgment

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What does ACL stand for in the context of permissions?

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Access Control List

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What is the function of ACPI in operating systems?

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Advanced Configuration Power Interface

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What does ACT indicate in a system or device?

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Activity

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