WorksheetsITE8 - Chapter 2 Terms
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
32-bit bus
a)
A system that passively monitors traffic on a network.
b)
A shortcut that opens File Explorer or Windows Explorer when typed in the Start Button search box.
c)
A set of wires that transmits 32 bits of data at one time from the processor to RAM or to other motherboard components.
d)
A type of authentication that enables users to log in once to access all system resources rather than logging in each time they need to access an individual resource.
2.
64-bit bus
a)
A set of wires that transmits 64 bits of data at one time from the processor to RAM or to other motherboard components.
b)
An archive format in which Android applications are packaged that allows third-party or custom programs to be installed directly, without going through the storefront interface.
c)
An organization formed in 2005 by the five major credit card companies in an effort to protect account numbers, expiration dates, and magnetic strip and chip data for ransactions around the globe. The PCI Council partners with organizations, including NIST, to develop standards and security procedures around these transactions.
d)
A command that gets information on other commands.
3.
adapter card
a)
A hardware device that takes the data processed from input and passes on the information for use.
b)
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.
c)
In Windows Device Manager, an option to remove a driver.
d)
A device that increases the functionality of a computer by adding controllers for specific devices or by replacing malfunctioning ports.
4.
address bus
a)
A set of wires that carries the memory addresses of the locations where data is read or written by the CPU.
b)
An iOS search field that shows suggestions from many sources, including the device itself, the Internet, iTunes, the App Store, and nearby locations.
c)
Security related to access to an organization's premise, restricted areas, and computing and network infrastructure.
d)
The industry standard for securing WLANs.
5.
buffered memory
a)
A type of memory chip that has a control chip built into the module. The control chip assists the memory controller in managing large quantities of RAM.
b)
A head-mounted device that provides a separate image for each eye and that typically includes head-motion and eye-motion tracking sensors. These devices are also output devices that deliver video and audio to the wearer.
c)
Electronic mail; a store-and-forward method of sending, storing, and retrieving electronic messages across a network.
d)
A digital cellular technology used for transmitting mobile voice and data services.
6.
bus
a)
A collection of wires through which data travels from one part of a computer to another.
b)
Nonvolatile memory located on the motherboard and other circuit boards that contains instructions that can be directly accessed by a CPU.
c)
A publication that addresses PII.
d)
A device that is similar to a smartwatch but that is limited to monitoring a person's physical activity, sleep, and exercise.
7.
capture card
a)
A protocol used by an incoming email server.
b)
A CPU with four cores inside it.
c)
A device that sends a video signal to a computer so the signal can be recorded to a storage drive with video capture software.
d)
A wireless access point that is created by a mobile device that shares its data connection.
8.
clock multiplier
a)
A Windows Registry key that contains data about the preferences of the currently logged on user, including personalization settings, default devices, and programs.
b)
A biometric input device used to identify a person based on their fingerprint.
c)
The speed ratio between a computer's front-side bus and the CPU.
d)
A standard type of interface used to connect some hard drives and optical drives to each other and to the motherboard.
9.
clock speed
a)
The speed at which data travels through the bus, measured in MHz or GHz.
b)
A message indicating that a Microsoft Event Viewer security event has been successful. For example, a successful logon from a user triggers an event with this level.
c)
A mode in which the image sent to a monitor by a video adapter card matches the native resolution of the monitor.
d)
A port used to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and portable drives to a computer.
10.
CompactFlash
a)
A Windows setting that enables you to save your data in a file with an extension such as .prn. Print to file can now save in other formats.
b)
Trojan Malware that stops antivirus programs or firewalls from functioning.
c)
An older type of flash memory that is still in wide use because of its high speed and high capacity.
d)
A layered approach to security that requires a combination of networking devices and services working together in tandem.
11.
data bus
a)
A system of wires that carries data between computer components.
b)
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.
c)
A service in which a cloud provider provides access to operating systems, development tools, programming languages, and libraries used to develop, test, and deliver applications.
d)
An Event Viewer message type that indicates immediate attention is required. Usually related to system or software crashes or lockups.
12.
digital signal processor (DSP)
a)
A head-mounted device that provides a separate image for each eye and that typically includes head-motion and eye-motion tracking sensors. These devices are also output devices that deliver video and audio to the wearer.
b)
An Android setting that defines the format of the home screens and the look and feel of icons, buttons, the color scheme, and animations.
c)
An adapter that is installed in a computer to provide eSATA ports.
d)
A microprocessor chip that measures, filters, and/or compresses analog signals; it should be a factor considered when purchasing a new sound card.
13.
drive activity LEDs
a)
Lights that indicate when a computer system is reading or writing to hard drives.
b)
An area used by an operating system to supplement system RAM.
c)
A Windows command that opens the System Information window, which shows a summary of system components, including hardware components and software information.
d)
A file system created specifically for optical disc media.
14.
FireWire
a)
A proprietary messaging architecture.
b)
A process used on iOS devices to remove manufacturer restrictions and make it possible to run arbitrary user code and grant users full access to the file system and full access to kernel modules.
c)
A command used to create a new directory.
d)
An external connector, similar to a USB port, that provides a high-speed connection between a computer and peripheral devices.
15.
front-side bus (FSB)
a)
A type of wearable that includes a microprocessor, a special operating system, and apps. Sensors in the smartwatch can gather data about various aspects of the body, such as heart rate, and use Bluetooth to report this information to another device, such as a smartphone.
b)
The path between the CPU and the Northbridge.
c)
The username that is used to log into a mail or other server and the account password.
d)
A cable that is used to connect external SATA drives. An eSATA port has a key feature to prevent inadvertent insertion of a USB connector.
16.
maximum speed rating
a)
Applications; programs that are executed on mobile devices. Mobile devices come with a number of different apps preinstalled to provide basic functionality.
b)
Any data that could potentially identify a specific individual.
c)
The maximum speed at which a processor can function without errors.
d)
An unpowered or powered device commonly used to collect incoming cable runs from the various networking devices throughout a facility.
17.
memory stick
a)
A device that microsegments a LAN and that connects multiple devices on a network by receiving data and using filtering and forwarding to send the data to the intended destination device.
b)
A phase of a disaster recovery plan in which you obtain senior management approval and develop a budget to implement and maintain the disaster recovery plan.
c)
A Sony-proprietary Flash memory used in cameras, MP3 players, handheld video game systems, mobile phones, cameras, and other portable electronics.
d)
In Windows 8, a feature that provides quick access to access to Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings.
18.
microSD
a)
A type of removable flash memory card used for storing information mostly in mobile phones and other mobile devices.
b)
The distance between pixels on the screen. A lower dot pitch (that is, a smaller distance between dots) produces a better image.
c)
A UEFI security standard that ensures that the system firmware stops any digitally unsigned drivers from loading and also helps stop malicious software.
d)
The process of transferring data and settings.
19.
miniSD
a)
A 7-pin data cable that connects a SATA device to a SATA interface. This cable does not supply any power to the SATA device; a separate power cable provides power to the drive.
b)
A layered approach to security that requires a combination of networking devices and services working together in tandem.
c)
A standard set of rules that defines how devices on a network communicate with one another.
d)
A version of SD between the size of an SD card and a microSD card. The format was developed for mobile phones.
20.
network interface card (NIC)
a)
A tool that is used to remove an undesirable Windows setting and that can be used to install and configure the same OS on multiple computers and prepare the OS with different hardware configurations.
b)
A message indicating that a Microsoft Event Viewer security event has been successful. For example, a successful logon from a user triggers an event with this level.
c)
A process used on iOS devices to remove manufacturer restrictions and make it possible to run arbitrary user code and grant users full access to the file system and full access to kernel modules.
d)
A device that provides a physical connection to a network using a network cable.
21.
parallel bus
a)
A channel that sends multiple bits over multiple wires simultaneously.
b)
An adapter that is installed in a computer to provide eSATA ports.
c)
A Microsoft app that allows a computer to be used as a home entertainment appliance for playing DVDs.
d)
An attack in which the attacker pretends to need personal or financial data in order to confirm the identity of the recipient.
22.
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
a)
Hardware or software that protects computers and networks by preventing undesirable traffic from entering internal networks.
b)
A command used to move a file or directory from one directory to another.
c)
A 32-bit or 64-bit expansion slot; PCI is becoming obsolete.
d)
A network location profile in HomeGroup that allows you to create or join a HomeGroup.
23.
power button
a)
A program that looks useful but that carries malicious code.
b)
A type of disk formatting that involves creating a boot sector and a file system. Standard formatting can only be performed after low-level formatting has been completed.
c)
A number used to separate an IP address into network and host addresses. It masks the network part of the system's IP address and leaves the host portion to identify the device that is connected to the network.
d)
A physical button that turns a computer on or off.
24.
power supply
a)
A critical component used to convert the current provided from an AC outlet into DC current usable by many parts inside a computer case.
b)
A rule-based method of directing traffic between devices on separate networks.
c)
In a laser printer, the process in which remaining toner is removed from the drum after an image has been deposited on the paper and the drum has separated from the paper.
d)
The Windows Control Panel item for configuring audio devices or changing the sound scheme of a computer.
25.
processor chip
a)
A process that involves adjusting the colors, brightness, and other settings for a screen.
b)
A collection of transistors interconnected by wires.
c)
An output device that creates hard copies of files.
d)
A category that enables administration of Windows user accounts and User Account Control (UAC).
26.
Reset button
a)
A step in the change management process that involves determining the parties responsible to accept the change.
b)
Temporary working storage for data and programs being accessed by the CPU. Unlike ROM, RAM is volatile memory, which means the contents are erased every time the computer is powered off.
c)
The delivery of computing services that are owned and hosted by service providers.
d)
A button that restarts a computer without turning it off; not all devices have one.
27.
Secure Digital (SD) card
a)
The material used in 3D printers to create objects.
b)
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.
c)
Software that relies on code signatures, which are files containing a sample of the code used by viruses and malware. Based on these signature files, the software scans the contents of a computer disk, comparing the contents of the files stored on the disk with the samples stored in the signature file.
d)
A Windows CLI shortcut that moves through the previously entered commands.
28.
serial bus
a)
A card that adds additional internal and external SATA ports to a computer through a single PCI Express slot.
b)
A channel that sends a bit at a time at a much faster rate than would a parallel bus.
c)
A hardware device that takes the data processed from input and passes on the information for use.
d)
A process that involves checking the integrity of files and folders by scanning the hard disk surface for physical errors.
29.
sound card
a)
A device that provides audio capability in a computer.
b)
A technology supported by Apple iOS and macOS that uses Bluetooth to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection between devices for file transfer.
c)
A transmission technique that uses different frequencies to send multiple signals over the same medium.
d)
A measurement of the work required to move a charge from one location to another. Voltage is measured in volts (V). A computer power supply usually produces several different voltages.
30.
storage controller
a)
A wireless network setting with which authentication is passed from the access point to a centralized authentication server running Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS).
b)
A cable made from a special plastic that retards fire and produces less smoke than other cable types.
c)
A device that allows for the expansion of internal and external drives for a computer system and that can be integrated or added as an expansion card.
d)
A slot where an existing document can be placed in a machine in order to make copies of the document. One page of the document is pulled onto the glass surface of the platen, where it is scanned and copies are made. The page on the platen is then automatically removed, and the next page in the original document is pulled onto the platen. This process continues until the entire original document in the feeder has been pulled through.
31.
system panel connectors
a)
An organization formed in 2005 by the five major credit card companies in an effort to protect account numbers, expiration dates, and magnetic strip and chip data for ransactions around the globe. The PCI Council partners with organizations, including NIST, to develop standards and security procedures around these transactions.
b)
An organization to which customers call in to receive help for specific computer-related problems.
c)
A Device Manager option for disabling a device.
d)
The places where the hard disk drive activity lights, case speaker, reset button, power on/off button, computer power on light, and key lock, are connected.
32.
system speaker
a)
On an Android device, an icon on the system bar that is used for navigating apps and screens.
b)
A Windows command that opens the Remote Desktop utility.
c)
A motherboard speaker that indicates the computer's status during the POST.
d)
A folder that is located within another folder.
33.
Transistor
a)
A device that allows for the expansion of internal and external drives for a computer system and that can be integrated or added as an expansion card.
b)
A Windows file used on a client machine to prepare the hard drive and install the OS from the server over the network.
c)
A semiconductor whose state changes from on to off or off to on, generating a small amount of heat. The amount of heat generated increases as the speed of the processor increases. When the processor becomes too hot, it begins to produce errors.
d)
A protocol that enables devices to dynamically add themselves to a network without the need for user intervention or configuration.
34.
unbuffered memory
a)
Conventional memory in a computer. The computer reads data directly from the memory banks, making unbuffered memory faster than buffered memory.
b)
The central part of a laser printer, which is a metal cylinder that is coated with light-sensitive insulating material. When a beam of laser light strikes the drum, it becomes a conductor at the point where the light hits it.
c)
Windows Visual Basic Scripting Edition; a scripting language developed by Microsoft.
d)
A type of encoding that ensures the integrity of a message.
35.
USB 3.0 motherboard connector
a)
A small card that contains information used to authenticate a device to mobile telephone and data providers. The card can also hold user data, such as personal contacts and text messages.
b)
The path between the CPU and the Northbridge.
c)
The process of allowing multiple computers and devices connected to the same network to access one or more printers.
d)
A connector that allows the connection of a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports.
36.
USB 3.1 motherboard connector
a)
A collection of APIs related to the development of Java programming.
b)
A display that has two polarizing filters with a liquid crystal solution between them. An electronic current aligns the crystals so light can pass through or not pass through, creating the image.
c)
The printed circuit board (PCB) inside a power supply to which external cables are connected.
d)
Also known as a USB header, a group of pins on a motherboard that allows the connection of a USB 3.1 module for additional USB 3.1 front or rear panel ports.
37.
xD
a)
A device that increases the functionality of a computer by adding controllers for specific devices or by replacing malfunctioning ports.
b)
A Windows utility that allows files to be edited from multiple Windows devices.
c)
A high-speed communication bus that is platform independent. Also known as i.LINK.
d)
A flash memory card format that is used in digital cameras made by Olympus and Fujifilm.
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