Who's that?
Director of the VA Sierra Nevada Medical Center
who is Thomas Talamante
a Microsoft app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password - just use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN
what is Microsoft Authenticator
which component is responsible for the interconnectivity of internal system devices?
What is the motherboard
a user brings their laptop to local OIT due to slow charging. A different AC adapter is tried, but it does not fix the issue. Which of the following components should the technician replace next?
What is the battery
this website was co-founded by computer scientist Larry Page in 1998 under the name BackRub?
What is Google
this will allow the easiest and fastest way to share a file between two modern smart phones without joining the same WiFi network
what is Bluetooth
Executive Director of End User Operations
who is Jeff VanBemmel
what is CensiTrac (RTLS)
After installing the OS on a workstation, you notice everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. What will you need to adjust to resolve this issue?
what is the Resolution
what POST beep code would be an indicator of a RAM failure?
What is a Long continuous beep tone
Typically considered the successor to dial-up internet access in many American homes, this replacement technology allowed for always-on and faster internet.
what is Broadband
basically the "phonebook of the internet", it translates human-readable domain names, like Google.com into IP addresses that computers use to locate each other on the network.
what is DNS (Domain Name System)
Associate Director of Patient Care Services
who is Cami Strouse
an application suite that provides advanced features such as robotic prescription dispensing, patient management, and full POS integration to streamline operations for Outpatient/Inpatient pharmacy
What is ScriptPro
the component is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off
what is System Memory
A user's computer displays the wrong time. The user tries turning the computer off and on, but the time is still incorrect. The user then changes the time in the system settings, which fixes it momentarily, but the time is wrong again after a day. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?
what is the CMOS battery
term used for a testing environment in a computer system in which new or untested software or coding can be run securely? In a different context, this term refers to a children’s play area
What is a Sandbox
this port is a default port for HTTPS which ensures secure communications between web browsers and servers.
what is port 443
Director of Office of People Science (OPS)
who is Devon Beard
a graphics editing software that provides image editing, compositing, painting capabilities, and the ability to create and enhance three-dimensional (3D) images and motion-based content.
What is Adobe Photoshop (creative cloud)
this component is primarily responsible for data transfer speeds between the CPU and other components
What is Bus
The bus is responsible for data transfer between the CPU, memory, and other components.
an encryption tool built into Windows that protects data on hard drives and external drives. When errors occur, a variety of reasons including incorrect system configuration, disabled TPM chip, or file system problems of the disk and a recovery key is needed in order to correct the issue.
What is Bitlocker
a mobile app developed in 2016 with what smash-hit smartphone game that captured tens of millions of players within days of its release, the game became a global phenomenon with players largely playing outdoors.
what is Pokemon Go
this command on a Cisco switch will show the status of every port on the switch
what is show IP interface brief
Acting Service Chief of Community Affairs
Zachary Totans
VA moved from Virtu Pro to this enterprise encryption software solution in August 2019. This software update is part of VA's OIT modernization efforts to make communications more secure and reliable and to protect Veteran's PHI/PII.
What is Azure RMS (Rights Management Services)
provides hardware-based security functions, such as device integrity, encryption, and secure boot, which are central to Windows 11 security architecture
what is TPM 2.0
it restricts the device from external cellular, GPS, and Bluetooth connections and prevents devices from connecting to the VA network if enabled.
what is Airplane mode
A Rochester, New Yorker developed what open-source operating system written in way more than three lines of code and named for what short poetry form
What is Haiku
a VoIP device is installed in a large boardroom, which was converted into individual cubicles with limited pre-existing power sources. What technology could be used to eliminate the need for additional power sources?
what is Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) of End User Services
Robert (Bob) Cunningham
a free open source password manager which helps you to manage and store all your passwords in one database, which is locked with a master key, so you only have to remember one single master key to unlock the whole database.
what is Keepass
Which type of memory is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
what is Flash Memory
the computer is receiving strange errors but there is no indication that is has a virus, what should be checked next?
what is the computer memory (RAM)
RAM is responsible for temporarily storing data that is actively being used by your computer. If the RAM starts to fail, it can cause various issues such as system crashes, freezing, or random errors. By checking the RAM, you can determine if it is the cause of the strange errors and take appropriate steps to resolve the issue
Released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment and set in the fictional universe of Azeroth, what is the name of the computer game that became the world's most popular "MMORPG" (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) within a few years and continues to be referenced in popular culture with its three-letter abbreviation?
what is World of Warcraft
what subnet mask represents the binary: 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000
what is 255.255.255.0