Computer Systems Servicing NC II Practice Exams

Comprehensive practice flashcards based on Computer Systems Servicing NC II examination sets A-E, covering hardware specifications, networking protocols, security, and system troubleshooting.

What is the common color for the USB 3.0 connector for Standard A receptacles and plugs?

Blue

What type of memory is used in a Solid State Drive (SSD) as storage?

Flash memory

Where was the BIOS originally stored in a standard PC?

Read Only Memory (ROM)

What is the term for a complete copy of everything stored on a physical optical disc?

ISO image

What is the minimum hard disk drive capacity requirement for Windows 10?

$16\,GB$ for 32-bit OS or $20\,GB$ for 64-bit OS

In which folder are Windows device drivers typically found?

$$\text{System32}$$

What is the volt rating of the RED wire in a power supply?

$$+5V$$

What is a network cable called when one end is T568-A and the other is T568-B configuration?

Cross-Over

Which hardware component allows a computer to connect over a network?

Network Interface Card (NIC)

What networking device forwards data packets between computer networks?

Router

What IEEE standard does the trademarked phrase Wi-Fi refer to?

$$IEEE.802.11$$

What type of network is a collection of devices connected together in one physical location?

Local Area Network (LAN)

What software is used to prevent, detect, and remove possible threats to a system?

Anti-virus software

What type of network consists of two or more PCs connected to share resources without a separate server computer?

Peer to peer network

Which security version protects unauthorized network access by utilizing a set-up password for personal use?

WPA2-Personal

What occurs when an attacker steals data from a system and demands compensation for its return?

Information Extortion

Which utility tool tests whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network?

Ping

What Windows mode enables users to correct problems preventing the system from booting up normally?

Safe mode

What are the two common types of interfaces used for communication between a hard drive and the motherboard?

Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)

What compound is used to prevent the overheating of a CPU?

Thermal paste

What is the maximum cable length for USB 2.0?

$$5\,meters$$

What is the minimum RAM requirement for Windows 10?

$1\,GB$ for 32-bit or $2\,GB$ for 64-bit

What is the volt rating of the YELLOW wire in a power supply?

$$+12V$$

What are the alternative names for a Roll-Over cable?

Yost cable, Cisco cable, and Console cable

In networking, what redirects a communication request from one address and port combination to another?

Port Forwarding

What is the term for a network connecting LANs within a limited geographical area, such as a corporate building?

Campus Area Network (CAN)

What represents the interconnection of LANs in a city covering a range of $5$ to $50\,km$?

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

What automated software program executes commands upon receiving specific input?

Bot

Which feature in Windows Server allows migrating workloads between a source and target cluster?

Live Migration

Which Recovery Console Command examines a volume for errors and repairs it?

Chkdsk

What is the term for a physically damaged cluster of storage on a hard drive?

Bad sector

Which Recovery Console Command writes a new master boot record on the hard disk drive?

fixmbr

What is the maximum cable length for USB 3.0 when using a non-twisted pair wire?

$$3\,meters$$

M.2 is a form factor designed for which component?

Storage drive

Which chip stores the settings in the BIOS?

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip

What are the ideal voltages for the hotwires of a Molex connector?

Red = $5V$, Yellow = $12V$

What IP address class is $192.168.0.1$?

Class C

Which router is designed to operate specifically in the Internet backbone?

Core

What protocol provides automatic and central management for distributing IP addresses within a network?

Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)

Which command-line tool is used to find the IP address corresponding to a host or domain name?

Nslookup

What is likely failing if the computer time and date keep resetting after a BIOS fix?

CMOS battery failure

What tool checks hard drive conditions and provides status levels like 'Good', 'Caution', or 'Bad'?

CrystalDiskInfo

What is the 24-pin USB connector system with a rotationally symmetrical design?

Universal Serial Bus (USB) C

What BIOS/UEFI option is used to overclock a computer?

Voltage Basic Input Output System (BIOS)

What is the minimum RAM requirement for Server 2012 R2?

$$512\,MB$$

Which structured network cabling standard is used for commercial buildings?

$$\text{ANSI/TIA-568}$$

What refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network connection?

Bandwidth

Which protocol is used to access data from an Active Directory database?

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

What is the term for the time lapse between when data is sent and when it is received?

Latency

What is the resistance reading of an open wire?

Infinite ohms