Block 2 Practice Test by SSgt Maurer

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

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

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

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

BIOS consists of lines of code called ______.

______ is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software.

The primary responsibility of the kernel is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NTFS supports advanced features over FAT system including:

BIOS is VOLATILE firmware.

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

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

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

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

Windows 10 and 11 are based on the _____ kernel.

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

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

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

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

Asynchronous DRAM is synced with the CPU clock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RAM is known as ______ memory.

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

This system is the major expansion over BIOS.

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

PSUs can be described by form factor and ______ .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CMOS memory is volatile.

____ is the best-known form of computer memory.

HDD is non-volatile, secondary memory.

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

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

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

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

Software Piracy can be done by ____ against the copyright.

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

Secondary storage would include all BUT:

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

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

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

Computer hardware consists of 3 main parts:

This type of optical disc has the highest storage capacity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linux is only a kernel, not an OS.

BIOS is lines of code permanently stored on the ____.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This device generates output images to a monitor.

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

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

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

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

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

The most important function of BIOS is: