Who's that?
What's that App
Hardware Genius
Sec Savy
The late 90's
Network Guru
100
Acting Associate Director of the VA Sierra Nevada Medical Center
**DAILY DOUBLE (200PTS):)**
who is Jennifer Wickware
100
a software solution that records and guides the progress of carts, containers, and instruments through sterile processing workflows.
what is CensiTrac (RTLS)
100
this component is most likely failing if a user reports the laptop battery drains quickly even when not in use
What is the battery pack
(main power source fails to hold charge)
Source: Comptia A+ Core I
100
these are sequences of code that insert themselves into another executable program or script. When the application is executed, it becomes active
What is a Virus
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals+
100
this 1990s video game franchise featured a famous Italian plumber
What is Super Mario
100
this connects the components and resources of two private networks over another public network or connects a remote host with an internet connection to a private local network, basically a "tunnel" through the Internet or any other network
What is the VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
200
Executive Director of End User Operations
who is Jeff VanBemmel
200
This technology allows users to create and print medical wristbands for the purpose of patient identification, security, and patient care. This technology utilizes color photographs, barcodes, color standardization, and warning indicators to help ensure the proper alignment of patients with treatment.
**DAILY DOUBLE (400PTS) :)**
What is BioPoint
200
a thermally conductive compound applied between the CPU/GPU and the heatsink/cooler. Its purpose is to fill microscopic imperfections, enhance heat conduction, and improve the efficiency of heat dissipation from the processor to prevent overheating.
What is thermal paste
200
a system that contains additional components to help avoid single points of failure
**DAILY DOUBLE (400PTS):)**
What is fault tolerance
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
200
this was the main method of connecting to the internet in the 1990s
what is a Dial-up modem
200
this device is designed to filter and transfer data packets between dissimilar types of computer networks
what is a router
300
Chief of Staff for the Reno VAMC
who is Joy Chesnut
300
this Microsoft application combines interactive visualizations, with data query and modeling built-in
What is PowerBI
300
you want to check this setting and or adjust it if a monitor displays washed-out colors and low contrast
What is Contrast
(improves color depth and clarity)
300
type of malware that tries to extort money from the victim.
what is Ransomware
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
300
this operating system was introduced in 1995 and was a major success for Microsoft
What is Windows 95
300
a connection that provides a secure CLI session with encryption to a Cisco switch
what is an SSH connection
400
Xerox Onsite Support Representative for Reno VAMC
who is Morgan Rorex
400
this Enterprise Cloud Fax Government Service desktop application agent provides the ability for end users to create, view, edit, highlight and securely fax any supported documents
what is ECFax Messenger
400
also know as "smart objects" - refers to a network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity, allowing them to collect and share data.
**DAILY DOUBLE (800pts) :)**
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)
400
this anit-virus and anti-malware software combines with Windows Firewall to help protect your computer from threats
What is Windows Defender
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
400
this iconic 1990s computer game involved building and managing virtual cities
what is SimCity
400
unless there is a rule specifying that access should be granted (explicit authorization), any request for access is denied. This principle can be clearly seen in firewall policies.
**DAILY DOUBLE (800pts) :)**
what is implicit deny
500
Chief Nurse of Education & Nursing Operations
who is Elizabeth Cogan
500
this cloud-based identity and access management service is the foundational product of Microsoft Entra and provides the essential identity, authentication, policy, and protection to secure users, devices, apps, and resources
What is Microsoft Entra ID
500
refers to the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, decision-making, and perception.
what is AI (Artificial Intelligence)
500
a technique for tricking a user into revealing confidential information by requesting it in an official-looking email, perhaps pretending to come from a bank or online store
What is Phishing
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
500
this 1990s programming language is known for it "write once, run anywhere" capability
What is Java
500
what is session layer
600
Deputy Executive Director of End User Operations
who is Ryan McGettigan
600
a Microsoft app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password but uses a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN
what is Microsoft Authenticator
600
also known as ‘‘software for hardware,’’ is program code embedded in hardware devices that enables them and their features to function properly. When updated regularly, it can fix common problems, add or expand features or increase a device's compatibility with new technologies.
What is Firmware
600
an important maintenance task to ensure that PCs operate reliably and securely
What is Patch Management
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
600
In 1999, this internet company was known for its pet-themed virtual world and became a massive hit among children
**DAILY DOUBLE (1200PTS) :)**
what is Neopets
600
a special IP address that points to the machine you're currently using, and because the localhost refers to the same machine, it resolves to the 127.0.0.1
what is loopback address
700
Director of Veterans Benefits Regional Office Reno
who is Rashetta Smith
700
this application solution is available in the Software Center and allows a regular user to log on to a computer, open up an application, then "lock" the screen so only that app is visible.
What is Transparent Screen Lock
700
a tool used to view, control, and troubleshoot hardware devices connected to a computer. A tech can scan for changes and identify hardware that is not working, uninstall/reinstall drivers, or disable the device
What is Device manager
700
combines something like a smart card or biometric mechanism with "something you know", such as a password or PIN
What is Two-Factor Authentication
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals+
700
in the 1990s, this device first populated the concept of a personal digital assistant (PDA) with a stylus
what is a PalmPilot
700
An infrastructure device designed for connecting wireless/wired client devices to a network
what is an AP (access point)
800
Acting Director of the VA Sierra Nevada Medical Center
DAILY DOUBLE(1600PTS) :)
who is Kristan Murray
came from Las Vegas VAMC
800
a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework that runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
What is PowerShell
800
first introduced in the late 1960s, this software enables one or more kinds of communication or connectivity between applications or components in a distributed network, essentially creating "software glue" that binds different systems together. (i.e. RPC, API, MOM)
what is Middleware
800
this principle means that a user should be granted rights necessary to perform their job and no more
What is Least Privilege
The more privileges and permissions that you allocate to users, the more you increase the risk of a privilege will be misused. Authorization policies help reduce the risk.
Source: Comptia IT Fundamentals +
800
this company introduced the first successful portable GPS navigation system in 1998
what is Garmin
800
number of valid host addresses that are available on an IPV4 subnet that is configured with a /26
**DAILY DOUBLE (1600PTS)**
what is 62
Explanation: A /26 prefix gives 6 host bits, which provides a total of 64 addresses, because 2^6 = 64. Subtracting the network and broadcast addresses leaves 62 usable host addresses