CompTIA A+ Acronyms Quiz

What is the role of ACK in networking?

• Access Control Key

• Acknowledgment

• Activation Code

• Automatic Connectivity Kit

What is AES primarily used for?

• A proprietary network protocol used by Apple for file sharing.

• A symmetric encryption algorithm to secure sensitive data and communications.

• A technical standard for connecting graphics cards to a computer's motherboard.

• A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

What is an API in the context of software development?

• A set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with robots.

• A protocol for automatic IP address assignment.

• A set of rules and protocols that allows software applications to communicate with each other.

• A file format used for distributing and installing applications on Android devices.

What is the BD-R in the context of optical disc formats?

• Bayonet-Neill-Concelman

• Binary Coded Decimal

• Bulk Copy Program

• Blu-ray Disk Recordable

What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

• To map IP addresses to physical MAC addresses on a local network

• To create backups of system configuration and critical files

• To define the protocol for transmitting data between the computer and CD-ROM drives

• To set rules and guidelines for acceptable use of computer networks

What is the purpose of APIPA in Windows operating systems?

• It is a file format for Android applications.

• It is a power management standard for conserving energy.

• It automatically assigns IP addresses to networked devices without a DHCP server.

• It is a package management system used in various Linux distributions.

What does BNC stand for when referring to connectors used in networking and video?

• Binary Coded Decimal

• Boot Configuration Data

• Bayonet-Neill-Concelman

• British Naval Connector

Which of the following is a responsibility of a Database Administrator (DBA)?

• Managing network infrastructure

• Designing company websites

• Managing and maintaining databases

• Providing technical support for hardware issues

What is the main difference between CD-RW and CD-ROM?

• CD-RW can store more data than CD-ROM

• CD-ROM can be written, erased, and rewritten, whereas CD-RW cannot

• CD-RW allows data to be written, erased, and rewritten, but CD-ROM is read-only

• CD-ROM uses a laser to read data, while CD-RW does not use a laser

What does ACL stand for in the context of permissions?

• Access Control List

• Advanced Configuration License

• Authentication Control Layer

• Automatic Command Line