ITE8 - Module 11 Terms

/?

• A command used to test connections between computers that works by sending an ICMP echo request and receiving an ICMP echo reply message to confirm connectivity.
• Malware that is similar to adware but that is used to gather information about the user and send it to cybercriminals without the user's consent.
• A basic cmd command for getting help on a specific command.
• A term that refers to services that can be provisioned when needed and then released very quickly when no longer required.

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• A digital cellular technology used for transmitting mobile voice and data services.
• A state in which the CPU and RAM are off. The contents of RAM have been saved to a temporary file on the hard disk. It is also called "save to disk" or hibernate mode.
• In the CLI, a symbol for sending the output of a command to a file.
• A program that can understand natural conversational language and perform tasks for the end user.

administrative shares

• A channel that sends a bit at a time at a much faster rate than would a parallel bus.
• A self-replicating program that propagates automatically without user actions by exploiting vulnerabilities in legitimate software.
• Shares that are hidden from users and accessible only by members of the local administrators' group and identified with a dollar sign ($) at the end of the share name.
• An ultra-small flash memory card designed for use in portable devices such as cameras, MP3 players, and laptops to provide high-capacity memory in a small form factor.

administrative tools

• Tools that enable users to configure a wide range of system functions, such as general hardware, storage, and encryption settings and operations.
• A key that is used with asymmetric key encryption and paired with a private key. Public and private keys are paired for secure communication, such as email. The public key can be widely distributed and used to encrypt messages.
• Cables used with some mobile devices that are not compatible with other vendor ports but that are often compatible with other products from the same vendor.
• Fiber-optic cable that consists of a very small core and uses laser technology to send a single ray of light in data transmission.

Administrative Tools control panel

• A communications protocol used by devices on a network to send control and error messages.
• The amount of time it takes for a pixel to change properties (such as color or brightness).
• A Control Panel item that includes a collection of tools that are used to monitor and configure Windows operation.
• A group of two or more computers.

Administrator account

• An account that has complete control over a computer and that can change settings globally, install programs, and get through User Account Control (UAC) when elevation to perform a task is required.
• To view Windows desktop icons that are behind open windows by placing your cursor over the Show Desktop button at the right edge of the taskbar.
• A point in a network where there are no backup servers to handle the failure.
• A contract that outlines the legal use or redistribution of software.

Administrators

• In a virtual computing environment, the type of virtual machine being used and how it needs to connect to the outside networks.
• A service in which a cloud provider provides access to services, such as email, calendar, communication, and office tools over the Internet on a subscription basis.
• A Windows group that has permissions that give full control of the computer and access to all folders.
• The Windows Control Panel item that contains tools a technician can use to add and remove printers and other types of hardware, configure AutoPlay, manage power, and update drivers.

AirDrop

• Software that continuously looks for known patterns against a database of known malware signatures to detect and block Trojans, rootkits, ransomware, spyware, keyloggers, and adware programs.
• A file that contains a sample of the code used by viruses and malware.
• Making a disk image file readable as a drive.
• A technology supported by Apple iOS and macOS that uses Bluetooth to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection between devices for file transfer.

Appearance and Personalization

• A satellite-based navigation system that transmits signals to Earth.
• Memory slots on a motherboard where all the RAM slots are addressed at the same time.
• A Windows configuration category that permits configuration of the taskbar and navigation (via Settings), File Explorer, and available fonts.
• A form of memory that quadruples DDR3 maximum storage capacity and consumes less power than DDR3, at 1.2V.

authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server

• An application added to the Windows taskbar for easy access.
• A device that controls who is permitted to access a network (authenticate) and what the user can do while there (authorize) and that tracks what actions the user can perform while accessing the network (accounting).
• Distributed denial of service; an attack that completely overwhelms a target device by having many infected hosts called zombies send false requests to create a denial of service condition for legitimate users.
• A technology that separates applications from hardware and provides on-demand delivery of computing services over the network.