Cyber Fundamentals Block 2 Practice Exam

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• Official use of government communications systems includes morale and welfare communications for deployed members.
• When you purchase a copy of licensed software, you become the owner of that software.
• Which of the following is an example of a mobile device?
• Which term describes memory that loses contents when power is removed?
• Every network interface card (NIC) is assigned a unique, 48-bit ____________ address
• RAM is also referred to as _____________ or _____________ memory.
• Which program is primarily used for email communication?
• Which Major Command (MAJCOM) is the lead for software license management?
• What is the software component of a hardware device called?
• Only software that is on the Approved Products List can be used on Air Force networks.
• Which of the following describes a bootable disk?
• Which trio represents features a modern OS is expected to provide?
• Which OS installation method makes an exact copy of Windows and all files & applications onto another disk drive?
• Installing software on a server that doesn't limit user access is an example of which piracy type?
• What is the primary user interface of a mobile device?
• Which publication governs the use of software in the Air Force?
• Which web browser offers full integration with the Cortana Personal Assistant included in Windows?
• Which feature of an operating system prevents unauthorized configuration changes?
• The Windows NT kernel stands for what phrase?
• For managing project timelines and resources, which Microsoft tool is commonly used and can be set as a project plan?
• What kind of software does work for users?
• While traveling on official government business DoD employees are never authorized to contact family members using Air Force communications devices.
• Which feature helps users interact with the system through visual or text-based interfaces?
• Which statement best describes device drivers?
• Which OS installation method requires the most time and labor?
• Which description best fits a modern smartphone?
• Which OS was originally intended for use with digital cameras?
• Which acronym stands for the program that handles IT asset management and accountability in the Air Force?
• Form factor refers to the _____________ _____________ of the motherboard.
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a mobile device?
• After partitioning, a HDD must be __________________ with a file system.
• Which mobile OS permits user-directed installation of applications from many different sources?
• How does Chrome OS use the Google Cloud?
• Which Microsoft web browser is no longer supported and has effectively reached end of life?
• Windows must be installed on a ___________ partition.
• Which platform is designed for team communication, meetings, notes, and attachments in a unified workspace?
• Which term best describes software that provides a platform for other software to run and manages hardware resources?
• Which document determines which software is allowed on Air Force networks?
• What is software piracy?
• What is the process of preparing a partition to store files by creating a file system called?
• Which option best describes the role responsible for preventing software piracy at the Air Force level?
• Which software is a database application?
• What term describes the formal process of tracking and validating software licenses across an installation?
• Which statement about the iOS interface is true?
• In project management, which Microsoft product is specifically designed to plan, track, and manage projects?
• Which OS is the most widely deployed in the world?
• Which CPU structure performs math operations on binary integers?
• The POST program can indicate hardware failures using audible ______ codes.
• List four characteristics that define a mobile device.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a service provided by McAfee LLC to the Department of Defense?
• What modern firmware program has replaced BIOS?
• MacOS is a UNIX-like operating system developed by which company?
• Which statement is NOT an appropriate use of DoD government communications?
• __________ software can be turned on or off by the user while the computer is running.
• In traditional chipset design, which component interfaces with peripheral buses such as USB and SATA?
• Which application is used to create slide-based presentations?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a supported platform for Google's Chrome Web browser?
• Digital entitlement to an activation key means what?
• Which statement correctly describes digital entitlement in Windows activation?
• A HDD must have at least one _____________ in order to function.
• Which RAM type coordinates CPU and memory operations most efficiently?
• __________ software interacts directly with computer hardware.
• What is the primary function of buses on a motherboard?
• What are the two main categories of software?
• What are the maximum civil court penalties for software piracy?
• The primary responsibility of the OS kernel is ________________ _____________.
• When performing a clean install of Windows why is it necessary to change the CMOS boot device priority?
• SharePoint Standard vs Enterprise hosting location?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a service provided by McAfee LLC to the Department of Defense?
• What is the fundamental purpose of BIOS?
• Which software is used for real-time conferences and meetings, often employed for enterprise communication?
• Which Microsoft application specializes in diagramming and business process visuals?
• What term refers to software products that are ready-made and available to the public?
• Which browser offers Cortana integration and is the replacement for Internet Explorer?
• List 3 storage devices which can be configured to boot an operating system.
• Client software includes ___________ that do real work for users.
• Which Microsoft web browser is a replacement for Internet Explorer?
• BIOS consists of lines of code called ________________.
• Which program is a desktop publishing application?
• All Air Force desktop/laptop software on new computer systems must comply with the SDC.
• When you purchase a copy of licensed software, you become the owner of that software.
• Which statement best describes Authorized use?
• The USB ______ is part of the motherboard chipset which controls every USB device connected to it.
• Who is responsible for auditing all systems to ensure no illegal copies of software are installed?
• ROM is considered __________ memory.
• When the ON button is pressed, which computer component turns on first?
• Which program is categorized as a word processor?
• How many bits make up a MAC address used by network cards?
• Which component is responsible for initializing hardware and handing control to the operating system during boot?
• Which UNIX-like OS was developed by Apple Inc.?
• What are the possible criminal penalties for software piracy? List two:
• An operating system is an example of ______ software.
• Which software is categorized as a spreadsheet program?
• Android OS is based on the _____ kernel.
• Which DoD agency is responsible for managing USAF software testing and approval?
• Which file type encapsulates a document as an image?
• The OS __________ ____________ provides a search function to make files easy to find.
• What exclusive legal right is granted to an author or inventor?
• Which partition type is used to hold logical drives inside an extended partition?
• Which scenario demonstrates an Official Use communication?
• What are the 2 main components of a computer?
• Data or instructions that tell a computer how to work are provided by which software?
• Which statement is true about software?
• The _____________ settings can be configured by the user.
• A HDD must first be ___________ in order to use it.
• List two kinds of Official Use communications.
• Which Microsoft application serves as a platform for chat, meetings, notes, and attachments across teams?
• What is the job of the bootstrap loader program?
• Which software from the Microsoft suite is a database application commonly used to manage relational data?
• For integrated team chat and collaboration with video meetings, which product is commonly used?
• The motherboard contains multiple paths of electrical circuits called ________________.
• Which term describes software that runs on a client and performs user-level tasks?
• Which part of the chipset provides high-speed interface between the CPU and RAM?
• What is the main job of the CPU?
• Chrome OS is built on a kernel derived from which of the following?
• Which OS component manages resources such as CPU time and memory?
• Chrome OS is based on the _____________ kernel.
• Who is ultimately responsible for preventing software piracy in the Air Force?
• The operating system belongs to which software category?
• When does the POST program run?
• Under criminal penalties, which combination could apply for software piracy?
• What is the most common cause of a General Protection Fault?
• A user who disables the copy protection features of licensed software is engaging in which piracy?
• Windows installation media can't be used to partition or format a blank hard disk drive.
• A modern smartphone is a small, general-purpose wireless client computer.
• For creating diagrams and visual representations of processes, which software is commonly used?
• Which mobile OS is used in many products including smart TVs, cars and home automation systems?
• Which tool is employed for diagramming and flowchart creation?
• What information is recorded when using the Internet on a Federal Government system?
• The two main priorities of DoD software testing labs are _________________ and __________________.
• Which application is a standard tool for project management and scheduling?
• Which statement describes the licensing of Android OS?
• The ____________________ is the interface between the CPU and the USB controller.
• Which statement best describes how the Google Cloud is used by Chrome OS?
• Overseas an NCO forwards an urgent email about a fundraising effort for a young child in America who has cancer. He uses his Air Force issued smartphone to forward the email to his family and friends. This is an authorized purpose because it is a matter of life and death.
• Who is responsible for appointing Base Software License Managers (BSLMs) for all software on an installation?
• The two main priorities of DoD software testing labs are cybersecurity and interoperability.
• Windows installation media can be used to partition or format a blank hard disk drive.
• Ethical use means Air Force communications systems are for Official Use and Authorized Use purposes only.
• Which of the following statements best describes changing BIOS/CMOS settings during an OS install?
• What is the difference between Microsoft SharePoint Standard and SharePoint Enterprise?
• Why do motherboards contain a coin-sized battery?
• Which component provides the foundational code that interacts with hardware and serves as the bridge to the OS?
• Which tasks are supported by the Adobe Reader freeware application?
• List 3 alternatives to a clean install of Windows.
• The iOS user interface is based on ______________ _______________.
• List 2 common methods of OS user interface.
• Which device is primarily responsible for generating the system clock?
• Which CPU component stores the data that the CPU operates on in the immediate term?
• Which devices use Chrome OS?
• Where are Linux-based operating systems most often used?
• Windows 10 OS is based on which kernel?
• Which component on a motherboard creates the clock signal?
• A deployed officer uses his government issued laptop to send payment to his plumber to do emergency work at his house. The officer is not in trouble because this is an authorized purpose.
• What is the primary user interface of the Chrome OS?
• The Windows activation key may already be associated with your hardware.
• Why are smartphones a special security concern in DoD environments?
• The Windows activation key may already be associated with your hardware.
• Android OS is ________, meaning it can be freely copied and distributed by anyone.
• A storage device with a usable operating system written on it is called a _________________________________.
• During boot, which component searches for an operating system image to load into memory?
• Which program is a desktop publishing application?
• For managing structured data in a database, which Microsoft product is commonly used?
• A _________ is a component or assembly that transfers and dissipates heat in a solid material.
• Which free and open-source OS was developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991?
• What is the primary purpose of the POST in a computer system?
• Android OS kernel base?
• Which office is responsible for software license management across the entire Air Force?
• Which program is a note taking application?
• Which two operating systems are most common on mobile devices?
• Which program is an email client?
• How are data and instructions transferred between the different parts of computer hardware?
• Where is the POST program stored?
• What is software piracy?
• Software is defined as data or instructions that tell a computer how to work.
• Who certifies that the Base Software License Manager (BSLM) has conducted an annual inventory of all software on an installation?
• Which of the following is commonly used to boot a system from removable media?
• What is the term used to describe the individual statements written in a program's source code?
• Which statement describes Internet Explorer's status?
• How can DDR SDRAM generations be identified?
• Which partition type is commonly used to host multiple logical drives?
• Which mobile OS allows applications only from one single, centralized source?
• Which of the following is the primary measure for preventing software piracy by managing licenses?
• The kernel is the __________ of an operating system.
• What conditions must be met for a DoD employee to transmit classified information over any communications system?
• Which OS is most popular for desktop and laptop personal computers worldwide?
• Civil penalties for software piracy require which of the following?
• What prevents the user from viewing or modifying the Windows OS code?
• Which statement about activation keys and hardware is true?
• All Federal Government communication systems are secure enough to process classified information without any special requirements.
• Which term describes dividing a disk into multiple sections that can be managed separately?
• Which operating system was developed at Bell Labs Research Center in the 1970s?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of mobile devices?
• Under US law software piracy is considered a form of __________ __________.
• Which of the following boot devices is commonly associated with optical media?
• Which CPU structure is made of high speed volatile memory?
• Which program is a graphical presentation program?
• Software consists of which units written in a programming language?
• What term describes the fastest speed at which a CPU can operate?
• Which tool is designed for real-time conferences and meetings?
• In what year was the Linux operating system announced by Linus Torvalds?
• Which option is commonly used for real-time collaboration including chat and meetings in a business environment?
• Form factor refers to the physical dimensions of the motherboard.
• Which DoD agency manages USAF software testing and approval?
• Which of the following is true about transmitting classified information?
• What term best describes RAM that loses stored data when power is removed?
• What kind of contract defines and limits software use?