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CompTIA A+® Certification Study Guide
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32-bit
Ans: In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that
can utilize up to 4 GB of address space.
64-bit
Ans: In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that
can 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.
802.11a
Ans: A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band.
802.11b
Ans: A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band
at a speed of up to 10 Mbps.
802.11g
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Ans: A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band
at a speed of up to 54 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with
802.11b.
802.11n
Ans: A wireless network standard that defines speeds of up to
600 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b,
and 802.11g.
8-bit high color
Ans: Describes the VGA mode color setting that, although it
can produce around 16 million different colors, can only display
up to 256 different colors at a time.
AC adapter
Ans: A type of power supply that converts AC power to
voltages needed for a device. AC adapters are generally used
for portable PC systems and other devices.
accelerated graphics port
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Ans: A local bus designed for video only, it provides a direct
link between the processor and the video card, giving the video
card direct access to main memory.
access control
Ans: Managing access to resources. _______ to computers and
network resources involves authentication and authorization.
access control entry
Ans: In an access control list, a record containing just one user
or group account name and the permissions assigned to that
account.
access control list
Ans: A table on each file and folder in the NTFS file system
that contains one or more access control entries.
accessory bay
Ans: In a laptop, a compartment that holds a single media
device that is switchable with another.
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ACT
Ans: The "activity" status light on a NIC that indicates data is
being transmitted.
activation
Ans: A method used by several software manufacturers to
combat software piracy.
active communication
Ans: A set of behaviors including active listening and active
speaking that shows you are fully engaged in the conversation
and encourages the other person to also communicate in a
positive manner.
active listening
Ans: A set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes to use when
listening to another person.
active matrix display
Ans: An LCD technology based on thin-film transistor (TFT)
technology. It has a transistor at every pixel, which enables
much quicker display changes
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CompTIA A+® Certification Study Guide
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
32-bit
Ans: In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that
can utilize up to 4 GB of address space.
64-bit
Ans: In reference to the Windows operating systems, one that
can 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.
802.11a
Ans: A wireless network standard that uses the 5 GHz band.
802.11b
Ans: A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band
at a speed of up to 10 Mbps.
802.11g
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Ans: A wireless network standard that uses the 2.4 GHz band
at a speed of up to 54 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with
802.11b.
802.11n
Ans: A wireless network standard that defines speeds of up to
600 Mbps. It is downward-compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b,
and 802.11g.
8-bit high color
Ans: Describes the VGA mode color setting that, although it
can produce around 16 million different colors, can only display
up to 256 different colors at a time.
AC adapter
Ans: A type of power supply that converts AC power to
voltages needed for a device. AC adapters are generally used
for portable PC systems and other devices.
accelerated graphics port
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Ans: A local bus designed for video only, it provides a direct
link between the processor and the video card, giving the video
card direct access to main memory.
access control
Ans: Managing access to resources. _______ to computers and
network resources involves authentication and authorization.
access control entry
Ans: In an access control list, a record containing just one user
or group account name and the permissions assigned to that
account.
access control list
Ans: A table on each file and folder in the NTFS file system
that contains one or more access control entries.
accessory bay
Ans: In a laptop, a compartment that holds a single media
device that is switchable with another.
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ACT
Ans: The "activity" status light on a NIC that indicates data is
being transmitted.
activation
Ans: A method used by several software manufacturers to
combat software piracy.
active communication
Ans: A set of behaviors including active listening and active
speaking that shows you are fully engaged in the conversation
and encourages the other person to also communicate in a
positive manner.
active listening
Ans: A set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes to use when
listening to another person.
active matrix display
Ans: An LCD technology based on thin-film transistor (TFT)
technology. It has a transistor at every pixel, which enables
much quicker display changes
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