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CompTIA A+ Certification
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Computer Science
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02/17/2010

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Term
Legitimate parts of a FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name)?
Definition
Describes location of site on the Internet. Contains: hostname (www); domain name; and top-level domain name (.com).
Term
Which OS(es) upgrade to Windows XP?
Definition
Windows 98, Windows 2000 Pro, Windows ME, and Windows NT 4.0
Term
What is 802.11g?
Definition
3rd modulation standard for Wireless LAN. 2.4Ghz, 54 Mbits/S. Backwards compatible with Mbps DSSS (802.11b).
Term
What is IrDA?
Definition
Infrared Data Association. Communication protocal standards based on infrared, so it needs line of sight. Also needs COM port enable in CMOS.
Term
What is the most common LCD repair (x2)?
Definition
The "inverter card" or the "lcd panel". Inverter Card is common for screen dimmness and much cheaper than the LCD panel.
Term
What is System File Checker?
Definition
Windows 2000/XP command-line utility that checks the system's protected files for change, deletion, or corruption. Fix is: sfc.exe.
Uses: when receiving "dll" corruption error.
Term
What is SLI?
Definition
Scalable Link Interface. A multi-GPU solution developed by NVidia for linking two or more video cards together with a single output. Increases processor power for graphics.
Term
What is the Recovery Console?
Definition
Provides a means for an administrator to perform a limited range of tasks using a command-line interface, when Windows will not boot. In 2000, XP, and Server 2003. Must have Windows CD to boot from.
Term
USB 2.0 specs?
Definition
480 Mbps transfer rate
127 max devices
5 meters/ 15 feet max
hot-swappable
Term
IEEE 1394 specs?
Definition
800 Mbps transfer rate
63 max devices
4.5 meters/ 14 feet max
hot-swappable
Term
Memory module that can be installed and run at 333Mhz bus speed?
Definition
PC2700
Term
What is the extra feature of an ATX 12V power supply?
Definition
An additional 12 volt connector.
Term
What do you need to run 64-bit programs?
Definition
A 64-bit Processor and a 64-bit OS.
Term
Printer jamming; two most likely causes?
Definition
Dirty/worn rollers, and poor quality paper.
Term
What is APIPA?
Definition
"Automatic Private IP Addressing". A DHCP failover mechanism. On all Windows clients, unless disabled in the Registry.
Term
SPUNINST.EXE?
Definition
spuninst.exe process is associated with Microsoft Windows operating system. Process is used for uninstalling of service packs installed in operating system.
Term
WAP?
Definition
Wireless Access Point. SSID is broadcast by default, so disable it to make it more secure.
Term
DIMM?
Definition
Dual In-line Memory Module. 64-bit data path. 168-pin is most common.
Term
DDR?
Definition
Double Data Rate RAM. Peak rates for four types: 1600, 2100, 2700, 3200.
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