Information Technology Concepts BPA test

The box where you can type an Internet address is called a(n)_____.

address bar

The acronym for HTML stands for _____.

Hyper Text Markup Language

_________ is referred to as the physical, tangible components of a computer.

hardware

The acronym CPU stands for ______

central Processing Unit

A collection of stored electronic data, such as, pictures, videos, and music is known as a(n)______ ?

file

The largest network used as a communication tool worldwide is ____.

internet

What is the fourth layer of the OSI model?

transport

What does the "s" in "https" stand for?

security

Windows uses the file extension to associate which application to use when opening and managing a file, which is known as file association.

true

Software that controls the computer are called_____.

operating System

Without manually deleting files, what is the easiest way to remove temporary files fro your system?

disk Cleanup

Which utility program can be used to check a drive for errors and recover data?

chkdsk

The utility used to resize partitions of a hard-drive in the Windows OS is_____.

disk Management

When dealing with an unhappy customer, you should always_____.

listen and acknowledge the problem

When should a problem be escalated?

when you lack access to more extensive resources

Troubleshooting a problem should always begin with_____

interviewing the user

Who is the manufacture of Windows operating systems?

microsoft

A sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute is a(n)____.

program

A compliation of similar web pages is known as______.

website

The acronym Kbps stands for______.

kilobites per second

The OSI model contains multiple layers. What is the name of the name of the first layer?

physical

Virtualization allows for better use of already existing hardware

true

How many blocks of hexadecimal numbers are contained in an IPv6 address?

8

The address 192.162.30.100 belongs in what class?

class C

What is the name of the ethernet port that connects devices to a wire network?

RJ-45

What is the name of the boot that a user completes when they restart a computer?

soft boot

What is another name for memory that is NOT lost when a computer power is cycled?

non- volatile

Devices that accept and store data in memory are called_____

input data

When data moves from the desk memory, the rate at which it moves is known as_____.

transfer Rate

The process of finding and eliminating bugs and errors in a program is called_____.

debugging

Which account is disabled by default and should remain disabled?

guest account

Magnetic hard drive data CANNOT be destroyed?

false

What protocol secures HTTP transmissions for Web server traffic?

SSL

Parent folders pass along what type of permissions?

inherited

Which setting disables all wireless devices on an iOS and Android phone?

airplane mode

Worldwide mobile phones and tablets contain a unique number known as a_____

IMEI

Tethering allows your computer to utilize your cellular network connection to access the internet.

true

What is another name for a virtualized client that lacks an operating system?

zero Client

Computer applications are uniquely identified by a(n)_____.

port number

Unwanted traffic and internet access restrictions of local computers can be blocked through this function of your small office/ home office router.

firewall

What server finds an IP address for a computer when the domain name is known?

DNS

What is the faster clock speed of the CPU______

the more heat the processor generates

Resources that are owned by a third-party and leased to users on a usage basis is known as what type of resource?

public

A device that connects two networks and determines the best way for data packets to move forward to their destinations is called a_____.

router

The_____ is responsible for implementing, modifying and debugging the software necessary to make the hardware work.

systems programmer

A malicious, security- breaking program that is disguised as a useful or legit program, but is actually intended to cause damage.

trojan horse

_____ is a malicious program that reproduces and spreads without human interaction.

worm

An advantage of fiber optic is that it is____

small, light, and fast

How is data transmitted through fiber optic media?

light

How do organizations use authentication technologies?

A. Confirm the identity of a user requesting access to information or assets.