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100

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This process instructs every hardware device to run its own built-in diagnostic and then report back to results.

What is POST (Power-On Self-Test)?
100

This provides the most basic level of control over all the computer’s hardware devices.

What is the kernel?

100

This type of piracy is where someone attempts to copy the product and packaging so that it looks like an original.

What is counterfeiting?

100

This is also known as a bare metal install.

What is a clean install?

100

This type of software runs anytime the computer is on.

What is system software?

100

What animal sound does not echo?

What is a duck’s quack?

100

In this show, there is an appearance of Superman in every single episode.

What is Seinfeld?

100

On average, 100 people choke to death on this writing utensil.

What is a ballpoint pen?

200

This updated utility was adopted by Intel, AMD, Microsoft, and the PC industry in 2007 to replace the aging utility.

What is UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)?

200

With this OS, the Kernel is open-source. However, the GUI, window manager, and other desktop tools that give the OS its distinctive look and feel are closed-source and proprietary.

What is MacOS?

200

The person holding this position will appoint primary and alternate Base Software License Managers (BSLM) to manage the wing and base software license programs, including tenant units.

What is the host or tenant Accountable Property Officer (APO)?

200

This installation method uses a BIOS service called Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) to load the OS from a remote server.

What is Network Boot?

200

What is the lead Major Command (MAJCOM) for software license management?

What is Air Combat Command (ACC)?

200

This is the only mammal that cannot jump.

What is an elephant?

200

True or False: The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

What is true?

200

Celery, Coffee, Cola, Apple, and Chocolate are all flopped flavors of what chilled snack?

What is Jell-O?

300

When it comes to Major Memory Failure, this is a system condition that causes a Windows application to crash.

What is GPF (General Protection Fault)?

300

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Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, Android, and ChromeOS, are all based off this UNIX-like “operating system”.

What is Linux?

300

Whose responsibility is it to provide software license training for Client System Technicians (CSTs), helpdesks, and any other personnel managing software licenses.

Who is the Base Software License Manager (BSLM)?

300

This is a paid subscription from Microsoft to assist in client re-imaging.

What is Windows Autopilot?

300

CPUs and Video Cards use this to manage thermal generation.

What is a heat sink?

300

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The name of this manufacturer came from the abbreviation used in the Army for the “General Purpose” vehicle.

What is Jeep (G.P.)?

300

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What sport was featured on the first curved U.S coin in 2014?


What is baseball?

300

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What name is singer-actor Stefani Germanotta better known by?

Who is Lady Gaga?

400

This serves as the interface between the CPU and devices including the USB controller and HDD controller.

What is the Southbridge?

400

Due to their small size, these are more frequently lost or stolen compared to other devices.

What are Mobile Devices?

400

Paying for all monetary losses to the copyright owner and paying up to $150k per violation describe which type of penalty for software piracy?

What are civil penalties?

400

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What are the installation media sources identified in the student text?

What are commercial, purchased media (DVD or USB flash drive) and download of Windows .iso file from Microsoft website?

400

What does Microsoft Edge offer to accommodate its legacy web browser?

What is offer a MSIE compatibility mode for legacy applications and web pages which require IE?

400

What is the longest recorded flight of a chicken in seconds?

What is thirteen seconds?

400

How many noses does a slug have?

What is four?

400

Which month of the year is National Ice Cream Month?

What is July?

500

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What are the sub-components of the CPU?

Hint: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is one.

What are Control Unit, ALU, and Register?

500

Quadruple True/False - Correctly answer all statements. All or Nothing.

In the case of Mobile Devices:

You should use the default security settings for cloud storage.

Disable app access to your camera, microphone, location, etc, when not needed.

Leave easy to remember passwords for networks, as to not confuse family members.

Reuse passwords for multiple websites to prevent frequent lockouts.

What is False; True; False; False?

500

SSgt Person misses their significant other, so they check in with them using their government phone during lunch.

During the call, SSgt Person is informed that their significant other’s car shakes while driving. They end the call, and SSgt Person proceeds to call a local repair shop to schedule an appointment before returning to work. 

Regarding Computer Ethics, the above are examples of what?

What is authorized purpose?

500

While troubleshooting his customer’s computer, A1C So-and-so notices that there is a copy of Destiny 2 buried deep in their personal folders. His eyes light up when he accesses their account and notices the customer’s character possesses Legendary weapons, such as Igneous Hammer, Fatebringer, and the CALUS Mini-tool. A1C So-and-so clones the customer’s HDD, so he, too, can possess such exciting weapons with no effort.

He is disappointed after missing one small detail with disc cloning; what is it?

What is software licenses will not be cloned?

500

The process of transferring files without using the device’s official App Store.

What is side loading?

500

Which popular condiment was once sold as a medicinal cure for diarrhea? 

What is ketchup?

500

Name either of the U.S. states that makes it illegal to get married on a dare.

What is Delaware or Colorado?

500

Which president was a licensed bartender?

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

600

Journaling, Encryption, Compression, and Permissions are features of which file system?

What is NTFS (New Technology File System)?

600

Regarding Microsoft Office, suite products in the student text include OneNote, Visio, Access, Skype for Business, Project, Teams, and Publisher. What are the four products missing from the list?

What are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook?

600

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Which DoD Instruction states that employees shall use Federal Government communications systems with the understanding that such use serves as consent to monitoring?

Hint: DoDI 8X6X.0X

What is DoDI 8560.01?

600

What are the four ways to obtain a Windows activation key?

What are:

- Supplied with your purchased DVD or flash media.

- Already associated or printed on your computer.

- Digital entitlement.

- A new activation key from a commercial vendor.

600

Approved Product List (APL) testing can be split into these two categories.

What is Cybersecurity (CS) or Information Assurance (IA) testing and Interoperability (IO) testing?

600

Who did the U.S. buy Florida from?

What is Spain?

600

How long was the first Thanksgiving?

What was three days?

600

When was the first iPod released?

What is 2001?

700

Regarding software, Microsoft Office, Minecraft, Adobe Photoshop, and other intellectual property that is ready-made for consumer use is known as what?

What Air Force resource would you utilize to ensure this software is cleared to install and utilize on a government system?

What is COTS (Commercial off-the-shelf) software?

What is the APL (Approved Products List)?

700

McAfee provides comprehensive cyber security services to the DoD. What are the three cyber security services they offer, per the student text?

Hint: One is Endpoint….something. Finish that term and identify the other two.

What are Continuous Diagnosis and Mitigation, Cybersecurity-as-a-Service, and Endpoint Protection?

700

T/F: Even if the information transmitted is merely sensitive in nature, a secure workstation, encryption equipment and a secure network is required.

What is False?

700

What will you utilize the BIOS CMOS settings for during the OS installation process?

What is to change the boot order to have the installation media be the first boot device?

700

How can Blu-ray Discs store so much data?

What is due to the capability of the blue-violet laser’s shorter wavelength?

It is able to resolve smaller pits and lands that are more densely packed.

700

Arby’s sells 100 million pounds of what food item in a year’s time?

What are their curly fries?

700

What country does “The Jungle Book” take place in?

What is India?

700

What animal breathes through its rear end?

What is a turtle?