Block 2 Practice Test by SSgt Maurer

____ bus is a bi-directional communication route data travels between CPU, memory and peripherals.

Air Force Organizations have an important role in preventing software piracy.

HDD is non-volatile, secondary memory.

Locations to check for an operating system include all BUT _____.

CMOS memory used a small ___ for the voltage it needs to maintain the memory circuits.

This mobile OS was bought by Google and was originally designed for digital cameras.

The bootstrap loader consists of a few lines of code in the _____.

Static RAM (SRAM) is faster and more expensive than Dynamic RAM.

CMOS memory is volatile.

Software Piracy can be done by ____ against the copyright.

______ is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software.

Linux is only a kernel, not an OS.

This type of software includes programs that do real work for users.

ROM (read-only memory) stores small programs called services needed to operate motherboard devices.

A successful civil lawsuit concerning copyright infringement may include the violator to:

ROM is ____ memory, meaning the code stored isn’t erased when the computer is turned off.

The computer will inform the user through text code ONLY if any device fails a POST.

_____ is added to the base of the heat sink to help with thermal conduction between CPU and sink.

____ is the best-known form of computer memory.

BIOS consists of lines of code called ______.

CPU uses cache to store frequently accessed data to reduce the time/energy to fetch data from RAM.

The most important function of BIOS is:

This OS is designed so that both user data and applications are based in the cloud.

Firmware differs from other kinds of software in that it is small programs stored on a _____ .

The Host or Tenant ____ will appoint primary and alternate Base Software License Managers (BSLM).

A clean install of Windows OS requires all of these but:

Who will audit all systems to ensure no illegal or unauthorized copies of software is installed?

PSUs can be described by form factor and ______ .

Of the main structures inside a CPU, this structure manages the resources and directs operations of devices.

BIOS is lines of code permanently stored on the ____.

When you press the ON button what computer device turns on first?

This type of optical disc has the highest storage capacity.

This display standard supports multiple independent steams, up to four monitors at 1900x1200.

Flash memory has one major benefit: it is non-volatile.

This type of piracy is where someone attempts to copy the product and packing so that it looks like an original.

___ operating system is the parent of the majority of operating systems in use today.

The ultimate responsibility for software piracy prevention lies with the Chief Info Officer (SAF/CN).

All desktop/laptop software on a new computer system must comply with the _____.

This system is the major expansion over BIOS.

Of the two major types of storage drives, this one uses integrated circuits for storage.

Various types of DDR SDRAM can be identified by sight if you pay attention to the _______.

A storage device with a usable OS written on it is called a _____or _____.

Asynchronous DRAM is synced with the CPU clock

This connection system is an all-digital audio/video interface whose goal is to replace all others.

Each NIC has a unique 12-digit/48bit Hexadecimal number called a:

The ____ is the very core of the operating system and loads first when the OS starts up.

BIOS is VOLATILE firmware.

Secondary storage would include all BUT:

The Power On Self Test (POST) runs every time the computer is booted.

This device allows a computer to connect to the network and interface with other computers.

What client software allows users to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format?

Mobile devices are a special security concern and your unit may restrict mobile use.

The primary purpose of the ___ is to provide a high-speed interface between CPU and RAM.

PSUs are rated in ____ based on their maximum output power.

A keyboard uses this standard to translate keystrokes into character output.

A NIC is both an OSI layer 1 and layer 2 device.

When read/write heads collide with surface defects on a platter and are destroyed, this is known as a:

I/O devices are used by a person to communicate with a computer.

Windows 10 and 11 are based on the _____ kernel.

This feature of an operating system uses password protection, encryption and controls data access.

CMOS settings are user-configurable and instruct the bootstrap loader.

Apple’s iOS restricts third-party app stores or user-directed app installations and is referred to as “Walled Garden”

The back plate of a NIC typically features a hardware port called ____, but may use optical fiber or other standards.

This ATA connection standard is the prevailing standard to connect hard drives.

The application process for software to be added to the APL is managed by what office?

A power supply converts 100/120V or 220/240V from ___ to low power ___ .

DOD 5500.07R, Joint Ethics Regulation, provides guidance for the _____ use of AF computer systems and networks.

This exclusive legal right granted to an author or inventor is denoted with a (c) or © .

Communication between the CPU and SLOWER devices such as storage media goes through the:

The original goal of USB was to make computers easier to use by replacing all the standards with one port.

When the CPU energizes, it immediately applies a built-in address to the ______.

RAM is known as ______ memory.

Magnetic Tape Drives operate in ________, meaning they must be read from beginning to end.

A major memory failure that causes the system to lock produces a ___ or General Protection Fault (GPF).

The two most prominent features of a motherboard are form factor and ____.

This type of process the admin uses disk cloning software to copy a disk including all saved files and configurations.

Physically, this type of memory is used in system which have space restrictions such as notebooks.

____ cooling can be a better solution and is far more effective than cooling with air.

Microsoft Office is a family of ______ provides applications that do real work for users.

This type of piracy includes using an unreleased, beta version and undermining copy protections or time out functions.

COTS refers HARDWARE products ready-made and available for sale to the public.

Heat sinks are made of metals which are good conductors of heat such as aluminum, copper or brass.

The OS must recognize every hardware device and requires ____ to communicate.

____ are signals that cause the hardware to transfer program control to some aspect of the CPU.

____ is a legacy system giving logical addresses to each block of data on an HDD.

This proprietary system by Microsoft allows many advanced features not available with FAT file systems.

NTFS supports advanced features over FAT system including:

Optical discs allow data storage by having a laser and lens focus and read ___ and ____.

This device generates output images to a monitor.

The OS provides a compatible environment for user applications to run.

This technique allows more data stored on the same physical space by overlapping magnetized regions.

The Chief Information Office (SAF/CN) is the top software license manager for the entire USAF.

Pin Grid Array is better than Land Grid Array with easier installs and reduced damage chance.

DoDIN APL is broadly divided into two categories: Cybersecurity and IA Testing and _____

Power supplies are also rated by _____ and quality. Ranked from 80 Plus to Titanium.

The ___ makes the computer easy to use by hiding hardware/software complexity from the user.

A computer is composed of two main components: _____ and software

The primary responsibility of the kernel is:

Software use within the Air Force is governed by what guidance product?

Computer hardware consists of 3 main parts: