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Terms in this set (765)
A riser card standard that AMD, 3Com, and others
Advanced introduced in 2000 to supersede AMR. It uses one PCI slot,
Communications Riser provides accelerated audio and modem functions as well as
networking, and supports multiple Ethernet NICs.
Advanced Configuration A power management standard that includes all the power
and Power Interface states of APM, plus two more. It also supports soft power.
Advanced Micro Devices AMD manufactures CPUs and other products, and its chief rival
is Intel Corporation.
Advanced Power A power management standard, introduced by Intel in 1992, that
Management defines four power-usage operating levels.
Advanced Technology A type of motherboard used in older PC systems; also refers to the
1984 IBM PC AT model.
Advanced Technology The former name of the Parallel AT Attachment (PATA) interface
Attachment standard.
Advanced Technology A type of motherboard and its variants most commonly used
eXtended in recent PC systems.
,adware Software installed on a computer without permission that
collects information about a user in order to display targeted
advertisements, in the form of either inline banners or pop-
ups. Inline banners are advertisements that run within the
context of the current page, taking up screen real estate.
alternating current The delivery of electricity (as from a wall outlet) in which the
flow of electrons reverses periodically and has alternating
positive and negative values.
amperes (amps) A measurement of the volume of electrons, also called
current. It is calculated with the formula amps = watts /
volts.
analog LCD display An LCD display that uses a DB-15 connector, which means that
it accepts analog signals that it converts to digital.
A modulator/demodulator device that allows
analog modem computers to communicate with one another over
existing phone lines.
answer file A file used during an unattended installation of
Windows. It provides a script of responses to the
questions Setup asks so the user does not have to
answer them manually.
antistatic mat A mat that provides a path to ground for a static charge and
is designed for the desktop or floor of a workspace. One
placed on the workbench reduces the risk of electrostatic
discharge for components placed on it, while one placed on
the floor provides the same protection for anyone standing
on the mat.
antistatic wrist strap A strap designed to discharge static electricity from your body.
One end attaches to the wrist, whereas the other end attaches
to a grounded object.
,archive attribute A file attribute set by the OS when a file is created or
modified. Backup software often removes this attribute
when backing up a file in order to mark it as a backed-up
file.
arithmetic logic unit A component of a CPU that is responsible for all logical and
mathematical operations in the system.
aspect ratio The proportion between an image's width and height.
Traditional CRT monitors have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Widescreen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9.
asymmetrical digital A type of DSL service in which the download speed is higher
subscriber line than the upload speed.
asynchronous transfer A type of switched network used by phone companies.
mode
ATA Packet Interface The protocol for connecting optical drives and tape drives to an
ATA channel.
An installation of Windows that is not automated, where the
user is required to pay attention throughout the entire
attended installation
process to provide information and to respond to messages.
Also called a manual installation.
, ATV12V A power supply standard that has both the 20-pin connector
for the motherboard and a 4-pin 12 V connector.
ATX power supply A power supply form factor that pairs with an ATX
motherboard and case.
audio modem riser A small expansion card introduced in the late 1990s that
plugs into a special slot on a motherboard and uses the CPU
to perform modem functions and sound functions. It is not
plug and play compatible.
Audit Policy In Windows, one or more settings found in the Local Security
Settings console.
authentication A validation of a user account and password that occurs
before the security components of Windows will give the
user access to the computer.
32-bit In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that
authentication factor Things used for authentication, such as something you
can utilize up to 4 GB of address space.
know, something you have, or something you are.
Authentication involves one or more of these factors and
64-bit In reference to the Windows
can, therefore, operating
be one-factor, systems,orone
two-factor, that
three-factor
canauthentication.
utilize more than 4 GB of address space. Depending on
the version, 64-bit Windows can address a maximum of
from 8 to 192 GB.
authorization The process that authenticates a user and verifies the user
account's level of access to a resource.
802.11a A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band.
ASR An option available in the Windows XP Backup program for
802.11b recovering
A wireless from damage
network standardthat
thatprevents
uses thethe
2.4operating
GHz bandsystem
at a
speed
fromofstarting.
up to 10ItMbps.
replaced the
Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) process in Windows 2000.
802.11g A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band
at a speed of up to 54 Mbps. It is downwardcompatible
with 802.11b.
In Windows XP, this replaces the Emergency Repair process of
Automated System
Windowsnetwork
A wireless NT and Windows
standard 2000. It is available
that defines speedsfrom theto
of up
Recovery
802.11n 600Windows
Mbps. Backup
It is program (NTBACKUP.EXE).with 802.11a,
downward-compatible
802.11b, and 802.11g.
(EXAMS 220-701 & 220-702 With hundreds of practice
questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+
Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition covers what
you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for
these challenging Exams Efficiently) Latest 2025-2026
Terms in this set (765)
A riser card standard that AMD, 3Com, and others
Advanced introduced in 2000 to supersede AMR. It uses one PCI slot,
Communications Riser provides accelerated audio and modem functions as well as
networking, and supports multiple Ethernet NICs.
Advanced Configuration A power management standard that includes all the power
and Power Interface states of APM, plus two more. It also supports soft power.
Advanced Micro Devices AMD manufactures CPUs and other products, and its chief rival
is Intel Corporation.
Advanced Power A power management standard, introduced by Intel in 1992, that
Management defines four power-usage operating levels.
Advanced Technology A type of motherboard used in older PC systems; also refers to the
1984 IBM PC AT model.
Advanced Technology The former name of the Parallel AT Attachment (PATA) interface
Attachment standard.
Advanced Technology A type of motherboard and its variants most commonly used
eXtended in recent PC systems.
,adware Software installed on a computer without permission that
collects information about a user in order to display targeted
advertisements, in the form of either inline banners or pop-
ups. Inline banners are advertisements that run within the
context of the current page, taking up screen real estate.
alternating current The delivery of electricity (as from a wall outlet) in which the
flow of electrons reverses periodically and has alternating
positive and negative values.
amperes (amps) A measurement of the volume of electrons, also called
current. It is calculated with the formula amps = watts /
volts.
analog LCD display An LCD display that uses a DB-15 connector, which means that
it accepts analog signals that it converts to digital.
A modulator/demodulator device that allows
analog modem computers to communicate with one another over
existing phone lines.
answer file A file used during an unattended installation of
Windows. It provides a script of responses to the
questions Setup asks so the user does not have to
answer them manually.
antistatic mat A mat that provides a path to ground for a static charge and
is designed for the desktop or floor of a workspace. One
placed on the workbench reduces the risk of electrostatic
discharge for components placed on it, while one placed on
the floor provides the same protection for anyone standing
on the mat.
antistatic wrist strap A strap designed to discharge static electricity from your body.
One end attaches to the wrist, whereas the other end attaches
to a grounded object.
,archive attribute A file attribute set by the OS when a file is created or
modified. Backup software often removes this attribute
when backing up a file in order to mark it as a backed-up
file.
arithmetic logic unit A component of a CPU that is responsible for all logical and
mathematical operations in the system.
aspect ratio The proportion between an image's width and height.
Traditional CRT monitors have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Widescreen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9.
asymmetrical digital A type of DSL service in which the download speed is higher
subscriber line than the upload speed.
asynchronous transfer A type of switched network used by phone companies.
mode
ATA Packet Interface The protocol for connecting optical drives and tape drives to an
ATA channel.
An installation of Windows that is not automated, where the
user is required to pay attention throughout the entire
attended installation
process to provide information and to respond to messages.
Also called a manual installation.
, ATV12V A power supply standard that has both the 20-pin connector
for the motherboard and a 4-pin 12 V connector.
ATX power supply A power supply form factor that pairs with an ATX
motherboard and case.
audio modem riser A small expansion card introduced in the late 1990s that
plugs into a special slot on a motherboard and uses the CPU
to perform modem functions and sound functions. It is not
plug and play compatible.
Audit Policy In Windows, one or more settings found in the Local Security
Settings console.
authentication A validation of a user account and password that occurs
before the security components of Windows will give the
user access to the computer.
32-bit In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that
authentication factor Things used for authentication, such as something you
can utilize up to 4 GB of address space.
know, something you have, or something you are.
Authentication involves one or more of these factors and
64-bit In reference to the Windows
can, therefore, operating
be one-factor, systems,orone
two-factor, that
three-factor
canauthentication.
utilize more than 4 GB of address space. Depending on
the version, 64-bit Windows can address a maximum of
from 8 to 192 GB.
authorization The process that authenticates a user and verifies the user
account's level of access to a resource.
802.11a A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band.
ASR An option available in the Windows XP Backup program for
802.11b recovering
A wireless from damage
network standardthat
thatprevents
uses thethe
2.4operating
GHz bandsystem
at a
speed
fromofstarting.
up to 10ItMbps.
replaced the
Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) process in Windows 2000.
802.11g A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band
at a speed of up to 54 Mbps. It is downwardcompatible
with 802.11b.
In Windows XP, this replaces the Emergency Repair process of
Automated System
Windowsnetwork
A wireless NT and Windows
standard 2000. It is available
that defines speedsfrom theto
of up
Recovery
802.11n 600Windows
Mbps. Backup
It is program (NTBACKUP.EXE).with 802.11a,
downward-compatible
802.11b, and 802.11g.
