Set 14 Flashcards
(20 cards)
End Process
A task manager action that immediately stops a running application or process in Windows.
End Process Tree
A task manager option that terminates a selected process and all of its child processes, useful for stopping applications that spawn multiple tasks.
End Task
A Windows feature that allows you to forcefully stop a non-responsive program using Task Manager.
End User Acceptance
The process where the user confirms that a system or service meets their needs and is functioning as expected before final rollout.
EULA
(End User License Agreement). A legal contract between the software provider and the user that defines how the software can be used.
E911
(Enhanced 911). A service that automatically provides the caller’s location to emergency responders when dialing 911 from a mobile or VoIP device.
Entry Control Roster
A list of authorized personnel allowed access to secure areas or systems, often used in military or corporate environments.
Environment Variables
System-wide or user-specific settings that define how the operating system behaves, such as paths to executable files.
Environmental Control
Systems used to regulate temperature, humidity, and airflow in data centers or server rooms to protect equipment.
Equipment Rack
A standardized metal frame used to mount and organize servers, switches, routers, and other network equipment.
Erase Lamp
A component in a laser printer that removes the previous image from the drum using light, preparing it for a new print job.
Error Checking
A Windows utility that scans a drive for file system errors and attempts to fix them (commonly associated with chkdsk).
eSATA
(External SATA). An external interface that allows for high-speed connections to SATA drives outside the computer case.
Escalate
To pass an issue to a higher-level technician or support tier when it cannot be resolved at the current level.
Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Implement the Solution
A CompTIA troubleshooting step where you create and execute a step-by-step strategy to fix an identified issue.
Establish a Theory of Probable Cause (Question the Obvious)
A CompTIA troubleshooting step where you consider the most likely reasons for a problem, including the simplest and most obvious causes.
Ethernet
A common wired networking technology used in LANs to transmit data over twisted pair or fiber optic cables.
EoP
(Ethernet over Power). A technology that allows network data to be transmitted through existing electrical wiring in a building.
Ethic of Reciprocity
A foundational ethical principle: “Treat others as you want to be treated”, often applied in professional and IT contexts regarding respect and fairness.
Event Viewer
A Windows tool that logs system events, errors, warnings, and other messages, useful for troubleshooting and system audits.
