Assignments 1: Computer Architecture Strayer

Part 1: Quiz Computer Architecture

1. The CompTIA six-step troubleshooting process includes a step in which you Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventative measures. Which number is this step?

2. You check the contents of your computer toolkit before performing upgrades on a desktop computer.

3. Which of the following tools in your toolkit should you use to verify proper operation of the power supply?

4. CompTIA has created a six-step process for troubleshooting. The first step in the process is to identify the problem. Which of the followings steps resembles the next step in the methodology?

5. CompTIA has created a six-step process for troubleshooting. The first step in the process is to identify the problem. Which of the followings steps resembles the next step in the methodology?

6. Toolkits generally have _____ for the removal and replacement of jumpers.

7. Which of the following are the two types of USB connectors found on recent devices?

8. A USB port can support a total of ______ devices through the use of hubs.

9. USB 1.1 ports run at a top speed of ______ per second.

10. Which of the following is not a type of USB ports found on systems?

11. A (n) ______ card is used to facilitate the input and output of analog audio, with new cards enabling the playback of digital audio sources.

12. The maximum length for a USB cable attached to 12Mbps or 480Mbps device is ______ meter(s).

13. To force-quit an app on an iOS-based device, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until a red slider appears. What is the next step?

14. Which of these is not a consideration when configuring a mobile device to receive email?

POP3 uses which port by default?

15. The process to synchronize a Bluetooth device to a mobile device is called ______.

16. Which of the following is not a way for mobile devices to connect to the Internet?

17. When troubleshooting mobile wireless connections, which of these is unlikely to be a factor?

18. A(n) ________ adds the measurements of pitch, roll, and yaw to mobile devices, just like in the concept of flight dynamics.

19. __________ is the practice to track and record the location of a mobile device over time.

IMAP uses which port by default?

Part 2: Quiz Computer Architecture

1. You are about to install an operating system on a computer. Which of the following is necessary to do?

2. When you clone a system, you produce a system that is identical in every way to the original. The cloned system has the same SID as the original system. If both systems are placed on the network, you will have a conflict. What tool/utility can you use to modify the Windows SID?

3. You are instructing a user who wants to upgrade as to whether her Windows XP system can support Windows 7. To provide this information you want to access the Windows System Information. Which of the following provides that access from a run-line utility?

4. What should you do to verify a complete and successful Windows installation? (Choose all that apply.)

5. _______ is a Windows 7 log file that contains information about the user directory structure, including security identifiers.

6. Which of the following log files contains information about setup actions during the installation of Windows Vista?

7. The GUI-based application for analyzing and configuring hard drives is ________.

8. When using wildcard symbols at the command prompt, the asterisk (*) replaces _______.

9. Windows XP needs which minimum requirements to install successfully? (Choose all that apply.)

10. In Widows 7 Administrative Tools, what do you use to view and edit Group Policy security settings?

11. Which one of the following is the minimum RAM requirement needed for Windows 7 32-bit?

12. To enable applications written for older versions of Windows to run properly on Windows 7/Vista/XP, you can use the __________Wizard built into Windows.

13. Antistatic mats and wrist straps prevent______, which can damage parts and systems.

14. STOP errors (blue screen - also known as a blue screen of death) can be caused by which of the following?

15. As a technician on the job, you are required to perform several tests in addition to investigating clues you received during the initial interview. Which of the following tests are you not required to perform?

16. Which of the following files are involved in the boot process? (Choose all that apply.)

17. The ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems depends upon a combination of technical skill and the ability______.

18. When a stop error/BSOD occurs, by default Windows 7 writes the debugging information to the hard drive in a file called ___________.

19. Which of these keys is used to access startup options immediately after the computer starts up?

20. If a disk access time gets longer over time, what could be the possible cause?

Assignment 2 Network Design

Imagine that you have been hired as a contractor by a local business that has recently purchased new office space for its growing business. Design a network for the local business based on the following information: The business has approximately fifty employees, and the new office space will stretch across the third and fifth floors of a building. The fourth floor is currently occupied by another tenant.

Write a two to four page paper in which you:

Suggest the equipment that you would utilize to design and implement a network, based on the scenario. Justify the need for your suggestions.

Recommend the strategy that you would use to combat the design challenge of occupying non-adjacent floors. Suggest a solution that includes the cabling / connecting of the two (2) differing office space floors.

Determine the primary security concerns regarding the scenario in question. Explain the controls you would implement in order to lessen those concerns.

Detail the specifics of your network design through the use of graphical tools in Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length

Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides, citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Explain the complexities in an information technology environment by applying best practices and using appropriate technologies and methodologies.

Describe protocols for inter process communication for communication across networks.

Outline why the Information Assurance and Security perspective needs to pervade all aspects of information technology.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology.

Write clearly and concisely about introductory information technology topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Part 1: Quiz Computer Architecture

1. A ______ is a network node that provides a connection between a LAN and a WAN or the Internet.

2. Which of the following network types are considered short range and low speed? (Choose all that apply.)

3. All email systems provide the transfer of text messages and attachments to the corresponding recipients.

4. Nonetheless, to configure an email client, a mail server protocol type is required. Which of the following protocols are considered mail server types?

5. What cable type is known for transmitting signal through light rather than electrical signals?

6. A domain name is used to identify one or more IP addresses or URLs to a particular web page. Which of the following sections are needed to make a complete domain name, from the end of the name to the start? (Choose all that apply.)

7. An IPV4 address consists of ______ numbers that range from 0 to 255.

8. Which of the following Internet access methods represents broadband Internet service?

9. A ______ is a computer on the network that provides other computers within the network with access to resources, such as disk drives, folders, printers, modems, scanners, and Internet access.

10. What protocol is used by both web browsers or specialized programs to exchange and manipulate files over an Internet protocol computer network?

11. What network protocol enables data to be exchanged between two computers over a secure channel?

All the following are standards for wireless encryption except ________?

12. Biometrics refers to the biological information gathered from a human body to authenticate a user. All the following are types of biometrics except ________?

13. Which of the following features can be used as a simple firewall within wireless routers and WAPs?

There are three standard account levels within Windows XP. Which of the following is not a standard account level?

14. Windows XP can be installed on either _____ or ______ file systems.

15. Two-way firewalls provide protection against unauthorized ______ and ______ traffic.

16. Social engineering is composed of a variety of methods to manipulate users into performing actions or providing information. Which of the following are among the many methods used during social engineering?

17. Which of the following settings could affect a user from joining a wireless network? (Choose all that apply.)

18. Which of the following wireless encryption standards uses AES encryption?

19. A software ______ is a program designed to block unauthorized data packers while permitting authorized data packets on a network.