CompTIA ITF+ ITF Concepts and Terminology 2

Question 1

Which term describes the process of converting data into an unreadable format to protect it from unauthorized access?

Accepted Answer

Encryption

Answer

Encryption transforms data into ciphertext using an algorithm and key, making it unreadable without the correct decryption key.

Question 2

What is the term for the physical components that make up a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Hardware

Answer

Hardware refers to the tangible, physical components of a computer system such as the CPU, RAM, and storage drives.

Question 3

Which concept refers to the ability of a system to continue operating even if one component fails?

Accepted Answer

Fault tolerance

Answer

Fault tolerance is the capability of a system to keep functioning when one or more of its components fail.

Question 4

What does the acronym 'URL' stand for in the context of internet resources?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locator

Answer

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and specifies the address of a resource on the internet.

Question 5

In computing, what does 'latency' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The delay before data transfer begins

Answer

Latency is the time delay between initiating a request and receiving a response, often measured in milliseconds.

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