Set 15 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Evil Twin
A fake Wi-Fi access point set up by attackers to trick users into connecting, enabling data theft or man-in-the-middle attacks.
exFAT
(Extended File Allocation Table). A file system designed for flash drives and SD cards, supporting larger files than FAT32 and compatible with Windows and macOS.
Expansion Slots
Physical connectors on a motherboard that allow for the installation of add-on cards such as GPUs, NICs, or sound cards.
ext4
(Fourth Extended Filesystem). A Linux file system offering better performance and reliability than previous versions (ext2/ext3), commonly used in modern Linux distributions.
Extended Partition
A type of partition that can contain multiple logical drives, used to bypass the four-partition limit of MBR disks.
External Enclosure
A housing that allows an internal hard drive or SSD to be connected externally via USB, eSATA, or Thunderbolt.
External Speaker
A peripheral audio device that connects to a computer or mobile device to amplify sound output.
Facial Recognition
A type of biometric authentication that uses unique facial features to verify a user’s identity.
Factory Recovery Partition
A hidden section of a hard drive that contains system recovery tools and a factory image of the operating system for restoration.
Factory Reset
A process that restores a device to its original manufacturer settings, erasing all user data and configurations.
FAT
(File Allocation Table). An older file system used by DOS and early Windows versions. Simple and compatible, but limited in size and features.
FAT32
An improved version of FAT that supports larger volumes (up to 2 TB) and individual files up to 4 GB. Widely supported across operating systems.
Fiber Optic Cable
A high-speed networking cable that transmits data as light signals through strands of glass or plastic, offering long-distance and high-bandwidth communication.
File
A collection of data or information stored as a unit on a storage device, such as documents, programs, or media.
File Explorer
A Windows GUI tool used to navigate, view, and manage files and folders on the system.
File Extension
The suffix at the end of a filename (e.g., .docx, .jpg) that indicates the file type and which application can open it.
File Format
The structure or layout of a file’s data, defined by the program that created it (e.g., PDF, JPEG, MP4).
File History
A Windows backup feature that automatically saves copies of personal files, allowing users to restore previous versions if needed.
File Permission
Rules assigned to files and folders that determine who can read, write, or execute them, based on the user or group.
File Server
A dedicated server that stores and manages access to files over a network for users and devices.
