Tech+ Chapters 1-8 Review

The highest amount of data that a network can handle at once is called what?

Newer systems use PCIe slots instead of PCI slots

Which of the following technologies allows people to communicate all over the world inexpensively?

Type of printer that works by spraying ink onto the paper

What does the term 'hot-swappable' mean in the context of computer hardware?

The small mouse in the middle of the keyboard on most laptops

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What differentiates a router from a switch?

Choose the non-persistent storage media from the following:

Hardware component that links all the parts together and sends electrical signals between them

What is the main purpose of a firewall in computer networks?

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Which type of backup strategy involves copying only the data that has changed since the last full backup?

The measurement of how much of something passes through something else in a certain period of time

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Bits measure storage capacity

The small groups of parallel wires on the surface of the motherboard that connect different devices together

Connector that is standard for transferring data from the motherboard to a storage drive and back again.

Which of the following statements BEST describes binary?

Which technology is primarily used to create a secure communication channel over an unsecured network?

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Hardware component that facilitates communication between a computer and a network

SSDs are faster than HDDs

The diagnostic process that occurs when a computer is powered on that checks hardware components

In the context of software applications, what is the purpose of a "patch"?

Which of the following actions is the FINAL step in the standard troubleshooting methodology?

A company executive wants to view training videos from a DVD. Which of the following would accomplish this task?

In the context of data center infrastructure, what is the primary purpose of a SAN (Storage Area Network)?

Type of printer than works by infusing toner onto paper

Which of the following printers uses a powder-based consumable with a lower cost per page compared to other printers?

The boot process happens after the OS loads

What is responsible for POST?

What is the primary purpose of a hypervisor in virtualization technology?

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What process upgrades the UEFI?

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Which of the following software package types is designed to accept input from multiple users?

In cloud computing, what does the term 'elasticity' refer to?

What is the main purpose of the 'https' protocol in a web URL?

In which way is a cellular internet connection superior to wired and WiFi?

Which of the following is performed during WiFi setup on a mobile device?

Non-persistent storage loses data when power is lost.

Dedicated networks for data storage

Which of the following operating systems is very lightweight and relies heavily on Internet applications?

BIOS is an advanced version of UEFI

What is the primary function of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in a computing environment?