Networking
A number assigned to a device connected to a network.
What is an IP address.
A Microsoft brand name for their line of server operating systems.
What is Windows Server.
A program in Windows used to manage running processes, hardware load, logged in users, and Windows services.
What is Task Manager.
A type of malware that blocks data until money is paid.
What is ransomware.
This executes instructions that make up a computer program.
What is the CPU.
A unique identifier assigned to a NIC.
What is a MAC address.
A server with the primary function of storing and retrieving data requested by other applications.
What is a database server.
An error screen displayed when a fatal error occurs that prevents Windows from running safely.
What is a stop error or blue screen of death.
Data that is copied and stored in a safe location so that it may be used when data is lost.
What is a Backup.
A temporary storage area where that provides storage for programs that are currently running.
What is computer memory or RAM.
The first layer of the OSI model.
What is Physical.
A type of server that translates domain names into IP addresses.
What is a DNS server.
Allows users to view and control hardware attached to the computer.
What is the Device Manager.
Frequently used to take advantage of a bug or vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a program.
What is an Exploit.
This provides the power to the internal parts of a computer.
What is a power supply unit.
Dividing a network into two or more networks.
What is subnetting.
The top three common web servers.
What are Apache, nginx, and IIS.
The built-in anti-malware component in Windows 10.
What is Windows Defender.
A method in which a user is granted access to log in after providing two or more forms of authentication.
What is Multi-factor authentication.
The most common method way to connect computers to a network.
What is Ethernet.
A device that forwards packets between networks.
What is a router.
A scripting language and command line developed by Microsoft for configuration and task automation.
What is PowerShell.
A component that provides the ability to schedule programs or scripts to run automatically at a specified time.
What is the Task Schedular.
Manipulating someone into performing actions or exposing confidential information to an unauthorized party.
What is Social engineering.
A type of phone that connects to a computer network.
What is an IP phone or VoIP.