ITF Infrastructure Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)?
Answer: Provide temporary battery power during outages to allow safe shutdown
A UPS provides temporary battery backup power during outages, giving users time to save work and safely shut down equipment.
Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network?
Answer: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network settings to devices when they join a network.
What distinguishes an SSD from an HDD?
Answer: SSDs use flash memory with no moving parts; HDDs use spinning magnetic platters
SSDs use flash memory chips with no moving parts, making them faster, quieter, and more durable than HDDs which rely on spinning magnetic platters.
A technician needs to connect a computer to a network without Wi-Fi. Which component is required?
Answer: NIC (Network Interface Card)
A NIC (Network Interface Card) provides the wired Ethernet port needed to connect a computer directly to a network via cable.
Which type of connector is used to plug a standard Ethernet cable into a network device?
Answer: RJ-45
RJ-45 is the 8-pin connector used for Ethernet cables to connect computers, switches, and other network devices.
What is the role of DNS in a network?
Answer: Translate domain names into IP addresses
DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names like www.example.com into numeric IP addresses computers use to communicate.
Which power connector is used to supply power to a PCIe graphics card?
Answer: PCIe 6-pin or 8-pin connector
High-performance PCIe graphics cards require supplemental power via 6-pin or 8-pin PCIe power connectors from the power supply.