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Networking and Operating Systems

Practice Exam A.2.2 – Domain 2: Infrastructure – TestOut

Objective: 

This section contains six domain practice reviews related to the CompTIA ITF Practice Exam Domains:

The domain practices:

  • Have 20 questions per domain review
  • Are randomly generated
  • Have no time limit
  • Are not pass/fail
  • Have a percentage score at the end of the session
  • Recommend an 80% passing score.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Section 1.1: The Information Age
  • Section 1.3: Peripheral Devices
  • Section 1.4: Processing and Storage Hardware
  • Section 1.5: Operating Systems
  • Section 2.1: The Internet
  • Section 2.3: Networking Basics
  • Section 2.4: Networking Standards and Protocols
  • Section 4.6: Corporate Data Security

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Review Sections 1.1, 1.3, 1.4. 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 and 4.6, and take the 20 question A.2.2 practice test. Your goal is to achieve a score of 80% or higher on the practice test.
  3. After you finish, you may review each question by selecting the Individual Responses option, then return to the relevant section in the course to review the instructional material.
  4. Retake the practice test after reviewing the material to make progress towards and achieve the 80% passing score before advancing to the next Practice Exam.

Assigned: January 30th, 2020
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 31st, 2020

Networking and Operating Systems

Section 1.3 – Peripheral Devices – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to computer hardware components and gives you practice setting up external devices for desktop systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:  

  • Identify common peripheral devices by sight.
  • Identify common ports and connectors by sight.
  • Connect cables and peripherals to a computer system.
  • Select appropriate cables and hardware devices for particular scenarios.
  • Troubleshoot common problems when installing external devices to a computer system.

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Key Terms:

  • Peripheral A device, usually external to a computer, that is plugged into a computer’s communication port or is connected wirelessly. Common peripherals are keyboards, mice, monitors, speakers, and printers.
  • Touch Screen A display device that allows a user to interact with a computer by touching, tapping, and swiping areas on the screen.
  • Scanner A device that can be connected to a computer or network that scans paper documents and converts them into digital files.
  • Universal Serial Bus (USB) A common interface used to connect peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras to a computer.
  • FireWire Another common interface used to connect peripherals such as digital cameras and external hard drives to a computer.
  • Video Graphics Array (VGA) Connector A connector, identified by its blue color and three rows of pins, that is used to connect older monitors to a computer.
  • Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connector A connector, typically white with three rows of eight pins, designed to connect digital monitors to a computer.
  • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Connector A connector used to connect a computer to an HDMI monitor or TV.
  • Registered Jack 45 (RJ-45) Connector A connector used to connect a computer to a wired network.
  • Thunderbolt An interface primarily used on Apple computers that typically connects a monitor to a computer and can also provide DC power.
  • Infrared A communication technology that uses light waves to transmit information through the air.
  • Bluetooth A short-range wireless communication technology used to connect peripherals such as wireless headphones, speakers, keyboards, mice, smart watches, printers, and game controllers to a computer, including smartphones.

Topics Discussed:

  • What hardware components are generally required for a desktop computer system?
  • What are the most commonly used interfaces for computer peripherals, displays, and networking devices?
  • How do you connect a computer monitor and other peripheral devices to a desktop system?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study Section 1.3: Peripheral Devices, and achieve a score of 80% or higher on the 11 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: September 3rd, 2019
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 4th, 2019