CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 1 (220-1101)

These flashcards cover essential terminology and definitions related to the CompTIA A+ certification and key concepts in IT support.

CompTIA A+ Certification

A certification that validates foundational skills in IT and technology support.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

A cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

A software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers online.

M.2

A specification for a computer expansion card and a connector interface for solid-state drives and other devices.

RAID 5

A RAID configuration that provides data striping with parity, allowing for redundancy and improved read performance.

APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing)

A feature that automatically assigns an IP address to a device if it fails to receive one from a DHCP server.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

A core protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite that facilitates reliable communication over networks.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

A communication protocol that allows for the transmission of datagrams without the need for a connection.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A network management protocol used to automate the process of configuring devices on IP networks.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

A service that encrypts your internet traffic and protects your online identity by hiding your IP address.

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

A form of digital copy protection that prevents copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across connections.