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Test 3 Review

Test 3 Review © R. Craig Collins, 2005

Chapter 9

  • Memory is divided in four areas:
  • The first 640K is called
  • The memory from 640-1024K is called
  • The next 64k is called
  • Everything above 1024 is called
  • DOS memory operates in ________ mode
  • To trick DOS, you must use __________ to load into upper memory, and ________ to load device drivers into high
  • An old Windows memory error was _____________
  • Windows memory operates in ________ mode
  • Troubleshooting starts with virus, OS, and apps, then you check _________ using memstest86.com
  • Virtual memory is made up of ________ and _________, which is called __________ in NT
  • If you are constantly low on virtual memory, ____________________________

Chapter 10

  • A common problem on hard disks is _______________
  • Logical errors on a hard drive include ___________ and ____________
  • To find and repair logical and physical errors, use ___________ or ______________
  • Many utilities must be _____________, as they cannot run while the full OS is loaded
  • Disk clean up can manipulate:
  • Disk Cleanup Compression can reduce the size of _________ files
  • Windows 9x compression utility was ______________
  • To speed up a computer you can use ________to hold frequently used commands
  • Windows 9x used ____________ to implement this
  • Buffers also can hold information temporarily
  • Backup can be _______, ________, or _________
  • Another method of backing up a system is cloning
  • The biggest problems with hard drives are viruses, worms, and trojan horses. What should antivirus software do?
  • A corrupt OS or data can be restored, but a corrupt partition requires ___________ or third party software.

Chapter 11 (lab 9)

Recall discussion on LAN, ethernet, devices, topology, wireless 802.11b-g

  • Normally TCP/IP is configured when you install the NIC, but by using the Networking control panel, you can add protocols, clients, and configure DHCP and DNS. Recall sharing and mapped network drives
  • Troubleshooting normally requires the ____________ utility to check configuration, and ________ to test the network.
  • Class A subnet mask _________, number of address available
    Class B subnet mask _________, number of address available
    Class C subnet mask _________, number of address available
    Loopback address
    Class D used for __________
    Class E used for __________

Chapter 12

  • The standard port for web is _________
  • The standard port for ftp is _________
  • The standard port for telnet is _________
  • What is a firewall?
  • Name some items to configure in your browser.

Chapter 13

  • Mac HD (Disk First Aid), Apple Menu, finder, and HFS file system
  • Linux system tools, system settings, mounting drives



© R. Craig Collins, 2005

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