Tech+ Infrastructure and Hardware Components Flashcards
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is a motherboard? | Main PCB connecting CPU, RAM, and storage devices. |
| Define a CPU. | Central Processing Unit, performs most processing. |
| What is RAM? | Random Access Memory, stores data and code in use. |
| Explain the function of a GPU. | Graphics Processing Unit, handles rendering graphics. |
| What is a NIC? | Network Interface Card, enables network connection. |
| Define an SSD. | Solid State Drive, uses flash memory for storage. |
| What is an HDD? | Hard Disk Drive, uses spinning disks for storage. |
| Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile storage. | Volatile: needs power; Non-volatile: retains data. |
| What is a network switch? | Device connecting multiple devices within a network. |
| Define a router. | Device that forwards data packets between networks. |
| What is an access point? | Device allowing Wi-Fi devices to connect to a network. |
| Explain what a modem does. | Converts digital data to analog for transmission. |
| What is an IoT device? | Internet of Things device, connects to a network for communication. |
| Define a server. | Computer providing data/services to other computers on a network. |
| What is a workstation? | High-performance computer for professional use. |
| Explain virtualization. | Creating virtual versions of hardware or resources. |
| What is cloud computing? | Using remote servers on the internet to store and process data. |
| Define PaaS. | Platform as a Service, allows development without managing infrastructure. |
| What is SaaS? | Software as a Service, provides software over the internet. |
| Explain IaaS. | Infrastructure as a Service, provides virtualized computing resources. |
| What is a virtual machine? | Software-based computer running an OS and applications. |
| Define a firewall. | Security device monitoring and controlling network traffic. |
| What is a UPS? | Uninterruptible Power Supply, provides backup power. |
| Explain the purpose of RAID. | Redundant Array of Independent Disks, improves storage reliability. |
| What is NAS? | Network Attached Storage, provides centralized storage on a network. |
| Define a blade server. | Server chassis housing multiple thin servers for efficiency. |
| What is a cloud service model? | Model delivering services over the internet, like IaaS, PaaS, SaaS. |
| Explain network topology. | Layout or arrangement of elements in a computer network. |
| What is a VLAN? | Virtual Local Area Network, groups devices on different networks. |
| Define VoIP. | Voice over Internet Protocol, delivers voice communications over IP networks. |
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Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile storage.
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Volatile: needs power; Non-volatile: retains data.
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What is a UPS?
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Uninterruptible Power Supply, provides backup power.
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What is an access point?
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Device allowing Wi-Fi devices to connect to a network.
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What is a motherboard?
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Main PCB connecting CPU, RAM, and storage devices.
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What is SaaS?
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Software as a Service, provides software over the internet.
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Define an SSD.
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Solid State Drive, uses flash memory for storage.
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Explain virtualization.
Back
Creating virtual versions of hardware or resources.
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What is cloud computing?
Back
Using remote servers on the internet to store and process data.
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Explain what a modem does.
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Converts digital data to analog for transmission.
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What is a cloud service model?
Back
Model delivering services over the internet, like IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
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What is an IoT device?
Back
Internet of Things device, connects to a network for communication.
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Define a server.
Back
Computer providing data/services to other computers on a network.
Front
Explain the function of a GPU.
Back
Graphics Processing Unit, handles rendering graphics.
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Define VoIP.
Back
Voice over Internet Protocol, delivers voice communications over IP networks.
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Explain IaaS.
Back
Infrastructure as a Service, provides virtualized computing resources.
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Define a CPU.
Back
Central Processing Unit, performs most processing.
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What is an HDD?
Back
Hard Disk Drive, uses spinning disks for storage.
Front
Explain the purpose of RAID.
Back
Redundant Array of Independent Disks, improves storage reliability.
Front
Explain network topology.
Back
Layout or arrangement of elements in a computer network.
Front
What is RAM?
Back
Random Access Memory, stores data and code in use.
Front
What is NAS?
Back
Network Attached Storage, provides centralized storage on a network.
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What is a network switch?
Back
Device connecting multiple devices within a network.
Front
What is a NIC?
Back
Network Interface Card, enables network connection.
Front
What is a VLAN?
Back
Virtual Local Area Network, groups devices on different networks.
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Define a blade server.
Back
Server chassis housing multiple thin servers for efficiency.
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Define a firewall.
Back
Security device monitoring and controlling network traffic.
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Define a router.
Back
Device that forwards data packets between networks.
Front
What is a workstation?
Back
High-performance computer for professional use.
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Define PaaS.
Back
Platform as a Service, allows development without managing infrastructure.
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What is a virtual machine?
Back
Software-based computer running an OS and applications.
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