compTIA A+ Exam Flashcards

A component that connects all other components in a computer system, with different form factors and expansion buses.

Handles most calculations in a computer system, with multiple cores and cache levels.

Memory modules with different types and channels, used for temporary storage of data.

A data connection for storage devices, with different revisions and form factors.

Storage devices with different speeds and form factors.

Storage devices with different communication interfaces and form factors.

Different RAID levels for data storage and fault tolerance.

Modern SCSI standards for storage devices.

In-Plane Switching, a display technology with a wider viewing angle.

Twisted Nematic, a display technology.

Different types of optical discs used for data storage.

Optical discs with a capacity of 650-700 MB.

Optical discs with special formats and capacities.

Optical discs for games and HD movies with higher capacities.

Portable miniaturized versions of desktop computers with replaceable components.

A component used for cooling the CPU, with different cooling methods.

A component for audio input and output in a computer system.

A component for video output, with different connector types and resolutions.

The steps involved in laser printing.

Different settings for printer functions and quality.

Firmware that initializes components and boots the computer system.

Different types of networks and network security components.

Different types of cables used for networking.

Different wiring patterns for network cables.

Different connection methods for devices like Thunderbolt and USB.

Short-range wireless technology for device connectivity.

Different versions and classes of IP addresses.

Different versions and data transmission rates of wireless networks.

Common ports and protocols used in networking.

Different types of virtualization and cloud computing services.

File- and printer-sharing service

End-of-life

Compact disc file system

Network file system

New Technology File System

File Allocation Table 32

Third and fourth extended file systems

Apple File System

Extensible File Allocation Table

Command-line program

View/change settings

Store settings

Monitor and start/end processes

Monitor and (dis)connect devices

View/control a remote computer

Move user data

Revert to earlier system configuration ("restore point")

Wi-Fi Protected Access

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

Advanced Encryption Standard

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service

Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System

Attack by email; single target

Attack by telephone or voicemail

Look over someone's shoulder, often with a recording device

Phishing that targets high-ranking people, such as C-suite executives

Unauthorized entity follows authorized party into secured premises

Attacks using stolen credentials or personal information

Recover information from trash

Setting up a fake Wi-Fi access point, hoping people choose it over the genuine one

Overwhelming a target using a single machine

DoS using multiple machines

Vulnerability unbeknownst to developers

Gain unauthorized access by pretending to be authorized

Setting up Wi-Fi networks to trap unsuspecting users

Trying character combinations

Using lists of probable passwords

Potential for an insider to use their authorized access or understanding of an organization to harm that organization

Manipulating SQL to modify remote database (such as by using SQL map)

Injecting malicious scripts into normal websites

Runs on a computer without the user's knowledge

Replicates itself across a network

Performs useful functions superficially but runs malicious programs covertly

Spies on a computer and records its activities

Gains administrator-level access to the system core undetected

Holds a computer hostage until the user pays