Security
What is the difference between a virus and worm?
A virus spreads automatically without user intervention, while a worm needs user interaction to spread
A worm spreads automatically without user intervention, while a virus requires user interaction to spread.
Both viruses and worms spread automatically, but worms infect files while viruses do not
Viruses can spread without damaging files, but worms always corrupt system files.
A worm spreads automatically without user intervention, while a virus requires user interaction to spread.
Which video standard allows for a locking mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection?
USB -C
VGA
HDMI
USB -A
VGA
What is an advantage of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) over Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?
SSDs are more durable
SSDs are heavier than HDDs.
SSDs are less expensive than HDDs.
SSDs can hold more data than HDDs.
SSDs are more durable
What is the main difference between a thermal printer and other types of printers?
It uses toner to print images on plain paper.
It prints 3D objects rather than 2D images.
It requires a computer connection to work.
It uses heat-sensitive paper and does not require ink or toner.
It uses heat-sensitive paper and does not require ink or toner.
What color is commonly associated with VGA connectors?
Blue
Green
Yellow
White
Blue
Using publicly available information, such as social media profiles and online directories, to gather intelligence on an individual or organization is known as:
Social Engineering
Malware Analysis
Cryptography
OSINT
OSINT
What type of cooling system can be used to cool high-performance computer processors (CPUs), but can take a long time to cool down if overheated?
Air cooling systems with fans and heat sinks
Passive cooling systems that rely on natural convection
Liquid cooling systems with pumps and radiators
Thermoelectric coolers that use heat pumps
Liquid cooling systems with pumps and radiators
Which type of storage device uses lasers to read and write data?
USB Flash Drive
Optical Drive
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Optical Drive
What type of light source is commonly used with multi-mode fiber?
Fluorescent lights
Incandescent bulbs
Lasers
LEDs
LEDs
What does USB stand for?
United Standard Bus
Universal Serial Bus
Universal System Bus
United Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bus
What is the job of a database?
To create network connections between devices
To store and organize a collection of data
A device used to store information on a hard disk
To perform calculations and analyze data
To store and organize a collection of data
Which of the following is the primary function of a motherboard in a computer system?
To provide storage space
To control the power supply
To connect the components inside a computer
To process information
To connect the components inside a computer
What components does a SATA cable typically connect?
Power supply to a motherboard
Graphics card to the power supply
Monitor to the computer
Storage devices like SSDs and HDDs to the motherboard
Storage devices like SSDs and HDDs to the motherboard
How does the cladding in fiber optics affect the light signals?
It changes the color of the light
It absorbs light that hits it
It reflects the light back into the core
It amplifies the light signals
It absorbs light that hits it
What is the primary difference between a SATA and an eSATA connector?
Data transfer speed
Cable length
Size and shape
Compatibility
Size and shape
A cybercriminal sends a text message pretending to be from a legitimate company, asking you to click on a link to verify your account information. Which type of social engineering attack is this?
Whaling
Phishing
Smishing
Vishing
Smishing
What type of motherboard form factor is most commonly used in full-sized desktop computers?
ITX
Micro ATX
XL-ATX
ATX
ATX
Which RAID configuration is known as a combination of mirroring and striping?
RAID 10
RAID 1
RAID 0
RAID 5
RAID 10
Which of the following is a characteristic of optical fiber communication?
It can only transmit data over short distances.
It uses copper cabling for communication.
It allows for secure data transmission without interception.
It is affected by radio frequencies nearby.
It allows for secure data transmission without interception.
Which of the following is a primary difference between PATA and SATA?
PATA is faster than SATA
PATA uses parallel data transfer; SATA uses serial data transfer
SATA uses parallel data transfer; PATA uses serial data transfer
Both use serial data transfer
PATA uses parallel data transfer; SATA uses serial data transfer
What does "Authentication" mean in the context of cybersecurity?
Confirming the identity of a user or device
Keeping track of what you’ve done and what has happened
Encrypting sensitive information
What you are allowed to see or access
Confirming the identity of a user or device
If you are in the USA, what voltage should you set your power supply to?
120V
470V
60V
230V
120V
What is the main purpose of RAID 0?
To provide error correction
To enhance data read and write speeds
To improve data redundancy
To enable disk hot-swapping
To enhance data read and write speeds
What is the purpose of a SCSI terminator?
To enhance data storage
To end communication with the network
To allow communication across daisy chained devices
To increase the length of cables
To allow communication across daisy chained devices
What do the numbers in a serial connection designation, such as DB-9, refer to?
The voltage level of the connection
The data transfer speed
The number of pins in the connector
The length of the cable
The number of pins in the connector