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What is direct memory access (DMA)? - Answers The ability for an application to access RAM without accessing the CPU
Why would you connect a wireless network to a standard wired LAN? - Answers To access services such as the Internet, company int...
What is direct memory access (DMA)? - Answers The ability for an application to access RAM without
accessing the CPU
Why would you connect a wireless network to a standard wired LAN? - Answers To access services such
as the Internet, company intranet and company e-mail
Your company wants to take advantage of cloud computing. What is a disadvantage of cloud computing
that you must consider? - Answers Security vulnerabilities
Which choice best describes a denial-of-service (DOS) attack? - Answers An attacker is able to crash a
computer or service.
Which authentication tool disables accounts after a specified number of invalid passwords have been
entered? - Answers Account lockout
You want to be able to run applications that are designed for different operating systems. Which of the
following solutions would allow you to do this efficiently? - Answers Use virtualization software to run
multiple virtual operating systems and applications on a single physical computer.
When individuals want to communicate securely over long distances, they generally use programs that
combine the available encryption schemes. One such program uses symmetric-key encryption to
scramble the original message you want to send. Then, it uses asymmetric-key encryption to encrypt
only the symmetric key you just used. Finally, it uses hash encryption to "sign" the message and ensure
that no one can tamper with it. Which program is this? - Answers PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)
What is a local area network (LAN)? - Answers A network that uses a switch to connect workstations to
each other
You have been running several applications during your logon session. However, no more applications
will load, even though you double-clicked on the icons many times. How can you solve this problem in
the least amount of time? - Answers Log off and log back on.
Which file system management utility should you use to increase system performance by rearranging
file content in a contiguous format? - Answers The Disk Defragmenter utility
Which encryption type uses one key to encrypt and decrypt information? - Answers Symmetric-key
encryption
You have just purchased a new USB 3.0 printer for your workstation. After you install the driver, attach
the USB cable, and successfully power-up the printer, it does not work. The computer is unable to find
the printer. What might be the problem? - Answers The USB cable or connector does not support USB
3.0.
, You used your Web browser to access a page on your company's intranet. You have entered the
following DNS name into your browser's Address field:
sales1.intranet.widgets.com
How does DNS work in this transaction? - Answers The client issues a query to a DNS server, which
primarily resolves names to IP addresses.
Which choice specifies the two tools that list and correct errors on Windows and Linux-based systems? -
Answers chkdsk and fsck
Which mass storage device interface is currently the de facto standard for connecting internal PC-based
drives, does not require explicit termination, and is connected using a cable that somewhat resembles a
small category-5 Ethernet cable? - Answers Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
Which of the following is the port number for File Transfer Protocol (FTP)? - Answers Port 21
Which statement is true regarding IPv6? - Answers IPv6 automatically encrypts packets.
You are going to conduct an SSL/TLS session with a mail server on the corporate intranet. Which of the
following is necessary for encryption to occur? - Answers A certificate server
Which TCP/IP diagnostic tool can determine the path between source and destination systems? -
Answers The tracert command
A co-worker has complained that his Web browser consistently goes to the wrong resource on the
corporate intranet, even though he enters the correct DNS name. You verify that when you enter the
correct name in your co-worker's browser, the browser goes to the wrong resource on the intranet.
Your system does not have this problem. Which of the following should you check? - Answers Your co-
worker's hosts file
Which wireless networking mode is a preferred method because it uses a wireless access point (AP),
which allows some centralized access control and network protection? - Answers Infrastructure mode
Which of the following is an example of a top-level domain? - Answers .com
Which of the following devices is necessary to create a WAN? - Answers A router
Your system is the victim of a virus. You have an anti-virus program installed, and you have verified that
it was running. How could a virus have successfully attacked this system? - Answers The anti-virus
program was not updated.
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