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100

This feature in Windows 10 allows multiple different directories to be linked together in one location without making shortcuts.

What are Windows Libraries?

100

This service uses TCP port 3389.

What is Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?

100

This memory module is used to hold instructions for booting a PC and typically contents stored on it cannot be changed.

What is ROM?

100

This term is used when users are required to present at least two (if not more) types of authentication. 

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

100

This document specifies procedures for dealing with potential hazardous materials.

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

200

This is where Linux systems store inactive RAM content on a hard drive when RAM space is low.

What is a swap file?

200

This RAID level uses striping with parity.

What is RAID level 5?

200

When upgrading from a an older ATX motherboard to a new ATX motherboard, this other component is also likely to need replacing.

What is the CPU?

200

This malware type may be transmitted via email and must be executed by the customer in order to do damage.

What is a virus?

200

This language type is executed line-by-line and does not require a compiler. 

What is a scripting language?

300

This feature included in macOS provides the ability for a remote user to view and files and applications on the local computer.

What is Screen Sharing?

300

This drive format type may contain a logical drive.

What is Master Boot Record (MBR)?

300

This ACPI power state is described as having the CPU off and RAM set to a slow refresh rate, often referred to as "Suspend mode." 

What is S3?

300

This network device provides VPN, IDS/IPS functionality and DDoS protection in a single device.

What is a Universal Threat Management (UTM) device?

300

This workplace policy identifies how work resources may be used and consequences for misuse of those resources.

What is an Acceptable Use Policy?

400

This file is launched by WinLoad.exe and is the core of the Windows operating system.

What is NTOSKERNL.EXE?

400

This is used to compare hashes of passwords on a system against a list of potential passwords.

What is a rainbow table?

400

This type of memory can process overlapping instructions in parallel.

What is SDRAM?

400

These two things are required to enable Windows BitLocker (by default).

What are a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and at least two volumes?

400

This Windows utility is used to create .ps1 cmdlets. 

What is PowerShell ISE?

500

This Windows utility is used to create the setup answer file for unattended installation.

What is Windows System Image Manager (SIM)?

500

This Windows CLI command is used to verify activity on the PC and displays all active TCP connections on the device. 

What is netstat?

500

This hard drive partition scheme requires UEFI instead of traditional BIOS be used.

What is GPT (Globally Unique Identifier Partition Table)?

500

This open standard is used in enterprise and large network environments to provide authentication for wireless networks.

What is RADIUS?

500

This combination allows a Windows 10 user to reboot into troubleshooting options such as Safe Mode.

What is the Shift key + Restart option in the power menu?