The brains of a computer
What is CPU
This protocol uses ports 20 and 21
What is File Transfer Protocol
Laptops use this type of RAM
SO DIMM
This is a method of software delivery and licensing in which software is accessed online via a subscription, rather than bought and installed on individual computers.
What is Software as a Service
This would be the first step in the troubleshooting process
What is Identify the Problem
Expected to replace BIOS, this connects a computers firmware to it's operating system.
What is Bios
This port is used for secure web browser communication.
What is port 443 (HTTPS)
This proprietary cloud storage and cloud computing service comes standard with Apple products
What is iCloud
This is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools -- usually those needed for application development -- to users over the internet. The provider hosts the hardware and software on its own infrastructure.
What is Platform as a Service
BIOS time and settings reset would indicate an issue with this component
What is CMOS battery
An ASUS H1101 Mini-ITX DDR4 LGA 1155 Motherboard requires this brand of CPU
What is Intel
This port allows the user to test individual ports and see whether they are open or not.
What is port 23 (Telnet)
This is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
What is Android
This is a service model that delivers computer infrastructure on an outsourced basis to support enterprise operations. Typically, it provides hardware, storage, servers and data center space or network components; it may also include software.
What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
A Read/Write error would most likely indicate an issue with this component
What is an HDD
Ideally, this type of PC would contain:
SSD
High end Video
HD Sound Card
High end Cooling
What is a Gaming PC
This one is a standard email protocol that stores email messages on a mail server, but allows the end user to view and manipulate the messages as though they were stored locally on the end user's computing device(s)
What is port 143 (IMAP)
Use of this technology requires devices to be paired
What is Bluetooth
This is a type of computing in which a service provider makes resources available to the public via the internet. Resources vary by provider but may include storage capabilities, applications or virtual machines.
What is a Public cloud
An IP Address of 169.254.x.x would indicate that this setting has been enabled
What is APIPA
A security chip that holds keys for encryption and checks the integrity of the boot sequence. It also allows the most secure Bitlocker implementation.
What is TPM
This port assigns IP addresses over the network
What is port 67/68 (DHCP)
This number is usually found printed inside the battery compartment of the phone, but can also be displayed on-screen on most phones by entering *#06# on the dialpad, or alongside other system information in the settings menu on smartphone operating systems.
What is International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)
This is a term for cloud computing services offered over the Internet or a private internal network to only select users instead of the general public.
What is Private cloud
This is an error screen displayed on a Windows computer system following a fatal system error. It indicates a system crash, in which the operating system has reached a condition where it can no longer operate safely.
What is BSOD