ITE8 - Module 7 Terms

account credentials

• A Windows Control Panel item that has a number of built-in scripts that are used to identify and solve common problems with many Windows components.
• Windows Visual Basic Scripting Edition; a scripting language developed by Microsoft.
• The username that is used to log into a mail or other server and the account password.
• Software developed to perform malicious acts.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

• A protocol that enables remote hosts to mount file systems over a network and interact with those file systems as though they are mounted locally.
• A device that reads information that is magnetically encoded on the back of plastic cards, such as identification badges or credit cards.
• An interface that allows the operating system to control power management. Replaces Advanced Power Management (APM). Allows technicians to create power management schemes to get the best performance from a laptop.
• A type of removable flash memory card used for storing information mostly in mobile phones and other mobile devices.

Airplane mode

• A program that is configured to locate and load an operating system from the boot device.
• A cable used to connect a mobile device with a mini-USB port to an electrical outlet charger or to connect to another device in order to charge and/or transfer data.
• A setting that turns off all cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth radios on a mobile device.
• A parallel port that supports bidirectional communication.

Apple ID

• A username required to set up an iOS device and used to access the Apple App Store, the iTunes Store, and iCloud.
• A type of Bluetooth with maximum permitted power of 2.5 mW and a power range of 10 meters.
• Wiring schemes that define the pinout, or order of wire connections, on the end of each cable.
• Making a disk image file readable as a drive.

augmented reality (AR)

• A Windows setting that enables you to prevent others from easily copying the content in a document by printing to an image file format, such as JPG or TIFF.
• Computer technology that creates a simulated environment as it superimposes images and audio over the real world in real time.
• A Windows utility that monitors programs on the computer and warns users when actions might present threats to the computer.
• A specialized chip installed on a motherboard and designed to secure hardware by storing encryption keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.

backlight

• A list that specifies which IP addresses are denied on a network and that automatically approves everything else.
• An interface used to connect a computer to a standard telephone line.
• A light that supplies the main source of light to the screen of a laptop display. Without it, the image on the screen would not be visible. The backlight shines through the screen and illuminates the display. Two common types of backlights are cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) and LED.
• An option that starts Windows in Safe mode with networking support.

backup

• A copy of data that is made to protect the data. A phone backup, for example, includes application settings, text messages, voicemails, and other data types.
• A command used to display a list of the processes that are currently running on the local computer or on a remote computer.
• Proof of how evidence was collected, where it has been physically stored, and who has had access to it between the time of collection and its entry into the court proceedings.
• software that is also contact management and calendaring software.

backup storage location

• An application that allows the creation of custom management consoles for collections of utilities and tools from Microsoft or other sources.
• A service provided using the protocols agreed upon according to the type of service requested.
• Simple Network Management Protocol; a protocol that enables network administrators to monitor network operations from centralized monitoring stations.
• The place where iOS backups are stored; iTunes allows backups to be stored on the local computer hard drive or on the iCloud online service.

Backup Straight from an iOS Device

• A mobile device that is similar to a smartphone and uses a special mobile operating system such as Android or iOS.
• An iOS backup option that allows a user to configure an iOS device to upload a copy of its data directly to iCloud.
• Part of an industrial control system used to gather data and manage devices remotely.
• A disk formatting option that involves removing files from the partition but not scanning the disk for bad sectors.

Bluetooth

• A tool that administrators use to add, remove, or manage data sources using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
• A set of tools and processes used to ensure that sensitive data is not lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized users.
• A technician whose primary responsibilities are to gather pertinent information from the customer and accurately enter all the information into a ticket or work order.
• A wireless industry standard that uses an unlicensed radio frequency for short-range communication, enabling portable devices to communicate over short distances.