security
Which technology allows a user to log in once and gain access to multiple different systems without being prompted for a password again?
Single Sign-On (SSO)
What is an AIO (All-In-One) liquid cooling system?
A pre-assembled, sealed liquid loop that is ready to install
What is RAM?
Temporary Storage, Random Access Memory
The difference between Refresh Rate and Frames Per Second output is
Refresh Rate is how often a display (Monitor, TV, phone screen, etc) shows a new image; Frame Per Second or Frame Rate is how many images are generated per second by a devices GPU.
Writes different pieces of a file across multiple drives.
Striping
What is the primary purpose of a "Mantrap" in physical security?
To prevent unauthorized entry or tailgating via two interlocking doors
Which motherboard chip traditionally managed high-speed communication between the CPU, RAM, and PCIe slots?
Northbridge
240-pin DIMM, 184-pin DIMM, 168-pin DIMM, 204-pin SO-DIMM, 288-pin DIMM, and so on
Memory Module Form Factor
Which resolution is 2K?
2560 x 1440
Electronic storage devices that are portable and compact. They have no moving parts and require little power. Typically used with USB ports.
Flash Devices
Which Windows feature should be disabled to prevent a malicious USB (such as a Rubber Ducky) from running a script the moment it is plugged in?
AutoRun / AutoPlay
What does 'Core Count' describe in a CPU?
The number of independent processing units inside one CPU chip
SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4
Memory Chip Type
What can you upgrade in your laptop to make programs run smoother and handle more tasks at one time?
RAM
Optical Disc Drives are usually described by numbers like 4x, 12x, 24x. These are multiples of that drives base _______________, which measures performance.
Read/Write Speed
Which type of malware is a collection of "zombie" computers controlled by a central server?
botnet
How does Hyperthreading work?
By allowing a single physical core to handle two threads of data simultaneously
Doubles the rate of DDR2 and uses less voltage, 240 Pins - notch to left of center
DDR3
Which resolution is Full HD?
1920 x 1080
In a HDD, this is a subdivision of a track that stores the smallest fixed amount of user-accessible data, traditionally 512 Bytes, since 2010 it is 4096 Bytes (4 KB).
Sector
Which security principle ensures that a user is provided with only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their specific job?
Principle of Least Privilege
What is the primary purpose of thermal paste (TIM)?
To fill microscopic air gaps between the CPU and the Heat Sink
Refers to the fact that you can access any location on the memory chip with equal speed
Random Access
Which resolution is 4K?
3840 x 2160
The ability for a system to respond to unexpected failures or system crashes as the backup system immediately and automatically takes over with no loss of service
Fault Tolerance