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What is software counterfeiting?
Selling unused software licenses.
Encrypting software for security.
Copying software and its packaging to make it look like an original.
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What is the purpose of a driver in computing?
To speed up the internet connection
To instruct the operating system or software on how to access hardware.
To change the computer's wallpaper.
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What is a Type 2 Hypervisor?
A hypervisor that runs directly on physical hardware
A hypervisor that runs on top of a host operating system
A hypervisor used for high-performance computing only
4
What is a network?
A single computer connected to the internet.
An interconnection of devices to share resources and communicate.
A mobile device app.
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What is a Type 1 Hypervisor?
A hypervisor running on a desktop operating system.
A hypervisor that runs directly on physical hardware.
A virtual machine that runs inside another VM.
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What is Bare-Metal Restore?
Restoring a system to completely new hardware.
Performing a security update on the existing hardware.
Reinstalling software on a new machine.
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What is the Air Force's version of a standardized desktop image called?
Military Desktop Framework (MDF).
Secure Desktop Image (SDI).
Standard Desktop Configuration (SDC).
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What does copyright refer to in the context of software?
The ability to share software for free.
The act of modifying software code.
The legal right to publish and distribute software.
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What is the actual code that defines how a piece of software works?
Binary code.
Source code.
Machine code.
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How does virtualization improve security?
Can be isolated from each other, reducing the risk of cross-contamination
Virtualization prevents all types of cyberattacks.
It ensures that data is not stored anywhere.
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What does an operating system (OS) provide to users?
An interface for sending commands and receiving feedback from the computer.
A virtual assistant for answering questions.
A gaming platform for users.
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What is a workgroup?
A network with a central server managing all devices.
A decentralized network modelused insmaller environments like home networks
A type of database used for sharing information
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What is a Differential Restore?
Restoring only the most critical files from a backup
Restoring all data back to the first backup made
Restoring the last full backup and the latest differential backup
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What does the Approved Product List (APL) help validate?
Software license agreements.
Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
Open-source software.
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What is a Full Restore used for?
Restoring the operating system without data recovery
Restoring only the most recent files
Restoring entire system from a full backup after a complete system failure
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What are Feature Updates/Packs?
Updates that only fix bugs.
Patches for security vulnerabilities.
Updates that introduce new functionalities and enhancements to software.
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What is a key part of software management policies?
Specifying the procedures for purchasing and approving software.
Installing all free software available.
Determining the pricing of software packages.
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What is a Mirror Backup?
An exact copy of the source data without keeping historical versions
A type of backup that compresses files to save space.
A backup that only stores new files
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What is a Cumulative Update (Rollup)?
A major upgrade for a new version of software.
A package combining multiple updates into one.
A single bug fix for a specific issue.
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What is a Mirror Backup?
Storing data on an external server.
Backing up only the most critical files.
Creating an exact copy of the source data without historical versions.
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What is a Service Pack in software?
A minor update for security only
A single feature update released for a product.
cumulative set of updates including bug fixes and enhancements.
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How is virtualization used in data centers?
To reduce the number of employees needed in data centers
To create a cloud environment for users.
optimizeutilization, manage resources efficiently & provide scalable infast
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What are Feature Updates or Packs?
Security patches released periodically.
Small updates for bug fixes.
Major updates that introduce new functionalities and improvements.
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What is the purpose of a Full Restore?
Reinstalling the operating system without data restoration.
Restoring the entire system from a full backup after a failure.
Recovering only the most recent files.
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What is Bare-Metal Restore used for?
Restoring software from a network
Restoring a system to completely new hardware after a disaster
Restoring the system without affecting the hardware
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What does a Graphical User Interface (GUI) use to communicate with the computer?
Visual components like menus and icons.
Text commands.
Voice commands.
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What is the Base Software License Management (BSLM) Program designed for?
Providing free software to military personnel.
Ensuring all software complies with licensing agreements.
Managing internet access in the organization.
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What is a Bug Fix?
A new feature added to the software.
A correction for specific issues or bugs reported by users or developers.
An update for improving graphics.
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What type of interface requires typing commands into a terminal or command prompt?
Voice User Interface (VUI).
Command Line Interface (CLI).
Graphical User Interface (GUI).
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What is Virtualization?
Sharing files across multiple devices.
Allowing multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server.
Connecting a computer to the internet.
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What are security updates typically designed to address?
New features in the operating system.
Vulnerabilities to protect systems from malware and cyber-attacks
Aesthetic changes to the desktop interface.
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What is the primary function of an operating system (OS)?
It manages the appearance of the desktop.
It serves as the intermediary between the user and the computer hardware.
It controls the internet connection.
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How does virtualization benefit development and testing?
It enhances graphic design features for testing.
It only improves software installation speed.
Developers create isolated testing setups for operating systems and configs
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How does virtualization help with cost savings?
It upgrades workloads onto fewer physical servers, saving on hardwareenergy
It reduces the cost of software licensing.
It speeds up the network.
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How is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) used in desktop virtualization?
providesremoteaccess to desktop environmentsallowing u2 work from anywhere
It eliminates the need for operating systems on individual computers.
It provides offline access to files on local devices
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What is a Full Backup?
Copying all data from the system to a backup location.
Backing up only specific files.
Backing up only recent changes since the last backup.
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What is the difference between Full and Incremental Backups?
Full backups are faster than incremental backups.
full backup copies all data, an incremental backup only copies changed data
An incremental backup copies everything, while a full backup copiesnew data
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What is Selective File Restore?
Restoring the entire system to its original state
Restoring only recently added files.
Restoring specific files or folders without restoring the entire system.
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What is system software designed to do?
Increase the computer's speed.
Manage and control hardware and provide a platform for running applications
Control user interface design.
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What is Differential Backup?
Backing up only the most recent files.
Copying all data that has changed since the last full backup.
Creating a copy of the system's operating system.
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What is an Incremental Restore?
Restoring the last full backup and all subsequent incremental backups
Restoring the system from the most recent backup only
Restoring only specific files from the backup
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What is a Cumulative Update (Rollup)?
A complete reinstallation of the software.
A patch for one specific issue only.
A package combining multiple updates into one
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What is a Type 1 Hypervisor?
A hypervisor that runs within a host operating system.
Hypervisor that runs directly on physical hardware withoutneeding a host OS
A hypervisor used only for gaming
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What is a key benefit of virtualization in disaster recovery?
Reducing the need for data backups.
Creation of backups and snapshots making disaster recovery more efficient.
Providing unlimited storage space.
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What role do virtual machines play in disaster recovery?
used to ensure quick and reliable recovery of critical systems and data
make data recovery slower.
Virtual machines are not used in disaster recovery
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What is a domain in the context of a network?
A collection of random computers.
A network controlled by a central authority with specific guidelines.
A type of local Wi-Fi connection.
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What is one key benefit of virtualization in data centers?
Maximizing hardware resources and reducing the need for physical servers
Enhancing graphics performance for gaming.
Increasing internet speed for data centers.
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What is mapping a client system to a network device?
Creating a network connection to access a device
Connecting to the internet via a VPN.
Installing a new printer driver.
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What is Incremental Backup?
Backing up only data that has changed since the last backup.
Making an exact mirror copy of the system.
Copying the entire system.
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What is a Security Update?
A new version of the operating system.
Patch released to address vulnerabilities and protect systems from threats
A graphic design update for the desktop interface.
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How can the installation process of software be automated?
Using USB drives to copy the software.
By manually installing software on each device.
Using softwaretools like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager SCCM
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How does cloud computing relate to virtualization?
Virtualization replaces the need for cloud computing
Cloud computing provides virtual desktops only
cloudservicesbyenabling scalable infrastructure-as-a-service IaaS offerings
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What is the purpose of a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)?
To indicate a critical error from which Windows cannot recover.
To notify the user about a software update.
To show a warning about low disk space.
