E-Tech Flashcards
1
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DNS
A
Domain Name System
2
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DHCP
A
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
3
Q
RIP
A
Routing Information Protocol
4
Q
IP
A
Internet Protocol
5
Q
HTTP
A
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
6
Q
HTTPS
A
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
7
Q
TCP
A
Transmission Control Protocol
8
Q
RAM
A
Random Access Memory
9
Q
ROM
A
Read Only Memory
10
Q
Full Duplex
A
TX / RX at the same time
11
Q
Half Duplex
A
TX / RX one at a time
12
Q
SSH
A
Secure Shell
13
Q
CDP
A
Cisco Discovery Protocol
14
Q
SSD
A
Solid State Disk
15
Q
NTP
A
Network Time Protocol
16
Q
LAN
A
Local Area Network
17
Q
NIC
A
Network Interface Card
18
Q
Standard Telephone Frequency Range
A
300Hz - 3400 Hz
19
Q
Cat5e Max Length
A
100 meters / 328ft
20
Q
RJ45
A
Cat5E connectors
21
Q
Plenum
A
Cable used inside walls in commercial installations, ducts, walls, and ceilings
22
Q
Difference of Cat5 and Cat6
A
Cat6 can transfer more data, has more twists to reduce interference and crosstalk
23
Q
POSR
A
Power On Stick Relay
24
Q
RS232
A
Serial Cable
25
DP, VGA, HDMI, DVI
Video interfaces
26
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check
27
Power (Watts) Formula 1
Voltage x Current
28
Power (Watts) Formula 2
V(squared) / Resistance
29
Total Capacitance (Series)
1Cs = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + 1/C3 ...etc.
30
Total Capacitance (Parallel)
Cp = C1 + C2 + C3 ...etc
31
Network Hub
Node that broadcasts data to every computer or Ethernet-based device connected to it. (More cost effective)
32
Network Switch
Device that channels incoming data from any one of multiple input ports to the specific output port that will take it toward its intended destination.
33
Linux Commands - List Files/Directories
LS
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Linux Commands - Format Disk
sudo mkfs
35
Windows Active Directory
Enables administrators to manage permissions and access to network resources.
36
Windows CMD - Clear Printer Spool
net stop printer spool
37
Windows CMD - List All Running Processes
net stat
38
Windows Server Backup Utility Location
< BackupStorageLocation >WindowsImageBackup< ComputerName >
39
Windows Server Change User Permissions Utility
Group Policy - "mmc"
40
Resistor Bands
Billy Brown Runs Over Your Garden But Violet Gray Walks
Black (0), Brown (1), Red (2), Orange (3), Yellow (4), Green (5), Blue (6), Violet (7), Gray (8), White (9)
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Resistor Bands Multiplier
1, 10, 100, 1k, 10k, 100k, 1M, 10M, 100M, 1G
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Resistor Bands Tolerance
Gold 5%, Silver 10%, No Band 20%
43
Formula to Find Watts
Watts = Amps x Volts
44
48v from 8 12v batteries
2 sets of 4 in series, both sets connected in parallel
45
Lead Acid Cell Nominal Voltage
2.2V
46
Linux Root User
Only user to make changes to system files and settings
47
28 Test
Laptop connects to WIU J8 Ethernet Port
48
Test 36
0.06 Shunt
49
AMT 23 #162
Audio-frequency Track Transmitters and Receivers, or Equivalent systems of like frequencies must be separated by length of case, or in separate housings. A receiver of less than 8kHz must be separated from unrelated transmitters of the same frequency by at least 10 miles or 2 sets of IJ's. Changes must be approved by Office of Deputy Chief Engineer C&S.
50
Test 19
Fouling Circuits and Shunt Wires
Every 90 days
51
Test 23
Ensures that new installations or modifications to existing installations are operating as intended.
52
Test 28
At least every 90 days or new installations
To make sure transponders are in good condition and are capable of reading to trains.
To test that WIU is working as intended sending and receiving correct messages to trains.
53
Test 32
HotBox Detectors
Inspect every 30 days
Calibrate once a year
Dragging Equipment
Inspect every 30 days
Test at least once a year
54
What is DNS used for?
It gives names to IP addresses.
55
What is DHCP used for?
Automatically assigns IP addresses and other configurations to devices that connect to a network.
56
What is RIP used for?
Defines how routers should share information when moving traffic among an interconnected group of local area networks
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What is SSH used for?
Allows users to securely connect to a remote server over an unsecured network
58
Difference between SSD and HDD
SSDs store data in flash memory, while HDDs store data in magnetic disks.
59
What is NTP used for?
Synchronizes computer clocks across a network with a central time source, usually Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
60
Multi-mode Fiber Jacket
Orange
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Multi-mode Fiber Bandwidth
850 - 1300nm
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Single Mode Fiber Jacket
Yellow
63
Single Mode Fiber Bandwidth
1310 - 1550nm
More Bandwidth and smaller
64
Fiber Color Code #5
Slate/Gray
65
Optical Time-Domain Reflector
For testing the integrity of cables like splice loss, length, and finding faults
