CompTIA ITF+ Concepts and Terms

Network

• A group of interconnected computers

• A type of computer virus

• A software application for managing files

• A hardware component for data storage

True or False: A router connects different networks.

• True

• False

• A router connects devices within the same network.

• A router is used for data storage.

Definition of Hardware

• Physical components of a computer

• Software applications that run on a computer

• The instructions that tell a computer what to do

• The network connections between computers

Software

• Programs and applications that run on a computer

• Physical components of a computer

• User manuals for software applications

• Network protocols for data transfer

True or False: ROM is volatile memory.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Depends on the type

Fill in the Blank: _______ is used to protect data from unauthorized access.

• Decryption

• Encryption

• Compression

• Transmission

Multiple Choice: Which is a type of storage device?

• A) CPU

• B) Hard Drive

• C) RAM

• D) Motherboard

Fill in the Blank: _______ is the main circuit board in a computer.

• Processor

• Motherboard

• Power Supply

• Graphics Card

Definition of Malware

• Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems

• Software that enhances system performance

• A type of hardware used for data storage

• An application for creating digital art

IP Address

• Unique identifier for a device on a network

• A type of network protocol

• A physical address of a device

• A method for data encryption