FBLA Computer Problem Solving

How many bits make up a byte?

8

A megabyte is how many bytes?

1000

A gigabyte is how many bytes?

1000000

A terabyte is how many bytes?

1000000000

A petabyte is how many bytes?

1000000000000

What is the smallest "full feature" PC today?

Smartphone/ PDA

How should you configure a removable storage device so that it can be safely removed at a moment's notice?

Optimize for quick removal

What is write caching?

The act of the computer writing data to a small memory bank so that it can be written to the hard drive in a short amount of time without hindering performance

What does the primary corona/ discharge lamp do?

Uniformly charges the drum to reset it between printouts.

What is the drum of a laser printer?

A photosensitive component that holds an electrostatic charge that can be erased by a laser. It attracts the toner.

What is toner?

Fine plastic-like particles that are form the image on a laser printer. It comes in cartridges.

What does the transfer corona/roller do?

Attract the toner from the drum to the paper.

What do the fusing rollers do?

Heats up and melts the toner unto the surface of the paper.

What is one thing that software companies use to prevent unlicensed use?

Product Activation

What does FDDI stand for?

Fiber Distributed Data Interface

What is WEP?

Wired Equivalent Privacy, the original security algorithm for Wi-Fi.

What is WPA?

Wi-Fi Protected Access, a newer security algorithm for Wi-Fi.

What is WPS?

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a one-touch Wi-Fi security protocol

What is an SSID?

Service Set Identifier, the name of a Wi-Fi network

What is the most common form of identification and authentication?

User ID with a reusable password

What is WSUS?

Windows Server Update Services, enables sysadmins to deploy software updates

What was SUS?

Software Update Services, enabled XP users to update security patches

Why should you never attempt to repair a monitor yourself?

There is an electrical source inside which can hold a lethal charge.

What is L1 memory?

The first cache the CPU uses, usually part of the microprocessor

What is L2 memory?

The second cache the CPU uses, sometimes as an expansion

What do CPU caches do?

Store small amounts of information for the CPU to digest faster than RAM

How many devices can be daisy-chained to a single USB port?

127

What is the "brain" of a computer?

Microprocessor

What is firmware?

Read-only software that provides basic instructions for the computer

What is one example of firmware on a common PC?

BIOS

What is SRAM?

Static RAM, a lower-power and faster but more expensive type of memory, used for CPU caches

What is DRAM?

Dynamic RAM, the most common form of memory that must be refreshed with capacitors occationally

What is SDRAM?

Synchronous Dynamic RAM, uses clock to coordinate storage

What is DDR-SDRAM?

Double Data Rate SDRAM, the current (fast) revision of the RAM standard, on 4th edition

What are PCMCIA Cards?

Old computer expansion cards using a serial connection

What is a type 1 PCMCIA card?

3.3 mm card, designed for RAM

What is a type 2 PCMCIA card?

5 mm card, supports I/O, used for network and tuner adapters

What is a type 3 PCMCIA card?

10.5 mm card, designed for hard drives

What is a type 4 PCMCIA card?

Unofficial 16 mm cards, very rare

What is a major draw back associated with laptops?

Heat buildup

What is a major security feature introduced in XP?

Digital Certificates, verify identity of creators

What is the most common authentication protocol?

Kerberos

What document is required when hazardous materials change hands?

MSDS, Material safety data sheet

What is ESD?

Electrostatic Discharge

What organ does laser light do the most damage to?

Eyes

What makes Intel's Itanium processors significant?

First line of processors to be totally 64-bit

Which version of Windows integrated consumer and business features into one OS with different versions?

XP

What is FAT32?

An older file system, can be read and written to by almost any operating system

What is NTSF?

Microsoft's current file system, faster, supports larger drives, and supports encryption, but is incompatible with other operating systems

Why was Windows Advanced Server notable?

It was one of the first 64-bit versions of Windows, and therefore could support 8 processors and 8GB of RAM.

What is an ICF?

Internet Connection Firewall

What is UTP?

Unshielded twisted pair, the most common type of networking cable, includes most phone and Ethernet lines

What is STP?

Shielded twisted pair, cable is protected with metallic substance to reduce interference, rare due to expense

What is the largest drawback of wireless networking?

Security

Which standard defines wireless networking?

802.11

What number is permanently assigned to a network card that uniquely identifies it?

MAC address

What is a network topology?

The structure of a computer network

What is a ring network?

When devices are connected to two other devices on either side, creating a circle

What is a mesh network?

When devices are connected to each other in varying ways

What is a star network?

When a central device makes a direct connection to every other device

What is a bus network?

When devices are connected though the use of a single line, split to each one

What are the two most common ways to install an operating system?

Direct download, disk

What is the term for simulating memory using hard drive space?

Virtual memory

What does Bootcfg do?

Boot file (boot.ini) configuration and recovery.

What does More do?

Displays a text file

What does Type do?

Displays a text file

What type of device is a scanner considered?

Input

What does it mean for a network to be full-duplex?

To be capible of transmitting data in two directions simultaneously

What is FDDI?

Fiber Distributed Data Interface

Who is a perosn who intends to access a computer system without permission?

Hacker

The memory cache (SRAM) holds data in expectation of a request from what part of the computer?

CPU

When upgrading memory, what part of the computer is replaced?

RAM

Microsoft bundles what basic graphics program with Windows?

Paint

In the United States, WiFi is regulated to which channels?

1-11

What was a computer language developed by Adobe in the 1980s designed for creating vector graphics and text?

PostScript

When a computer is having trouble connecting to a printer, what is the first troubleshooting step within software?

Check configuration of the parallel port in CMOS

What does CMOS stand for?

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor

What is CMOS?

A battery-powered memory chip in your computer that stores start-up information. BIOS uses this information when starting your computer.

How do you check the battery of a laptop if it does not power the computer nor hold a charge?

Open the battery and check each cell individually

How should you manually check the health of a laptop battery?

Connect the AC cord and fully charge the battery

What is the normal operating temperature range of most laptops?

35-40 degrees C (95-104 F)

What RAM technology fetches 4 bits per clock cycle and uses 1.8 volts?

DDR2 SDRAM

In what stage of laser printing is the laser used?

Writing

Where can you quickly cancel print jobs?

Printer Spooler

What status value in the job completion box in a window indicates that the running program experienced no error?

Completed

What is SCSI?

Small Computer System Interface, the major standard of serial ports

How does SCSI keep multiple devices on a single chain straight?

It assigns a unique device ID

What does it mean for a cable to be plenum?

It is certified for use in air ducts as it will not produce a toxic gas when burned

What is the most important activity that users must do when handling sensitive data?

Log off of their workstations when they leave

What permission level allows for the viewing a a file or folder?

Allow- Read

What permission level allows for the adding of a folder or editing a file?

Allow- Write

What permission level allows for the viewing a file and the ability to execute a file?

Allow- Read and Execute

What permission level allows for the reading, writing, and deletion of a file or folder?

Allow- Modify

What permission level gives the user total power over files and folders?

Allow- Full Control

What is first proper response to the electrocution of a person?

Turning off the main switch

What type of devices do electrical engineers deploy to fix spikes, surges, and drops of voltage?

UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supplies

What should the first step toward disassembling a computer be?

The power cord and batteries should be disconnected

Which network type can use WEP?

802.11b (Wi-Fi)

Where in the registry hive is control set data stored?

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM

What is the registry in Windows?

A system-defined database in which applications and system components store and retrieve configuration data.