Set 16

Question 1

File System

Answer 1

The method an OS uses to store, organize, and manage files on a drive (e.g., NTFS, FAT32, ext4).

Question 2

FTP

Answer 2

(File Transfer Protocol). A protocol used to transfer files between computers over a network, typically requiring a username and password.

Question 3

File-Level Backup

Answer 3

A backup that saves individual files and folders, as opposed to backing up an entire system image or disk.

Question 4

Filename

Answer 4

The name assigned to a file when it is created or saved, usually including a file extension to indicate its type (e.g., report.docx).

Question 5

Fileshare

Answer 5

A shared folder or directory on a network that allows users to access and exchange files across multiple devices.

Question 6

Find

Answer 6

A command or feature used to search for specific text, files, or patterns within a document or file system.

Question 7

Fingerprint Lock

Answer 7

A biometric security feature that uses fingerprint recognition to unlock a device or app, ensuring user authentication.

Question 8

Fingerprint Scanner

Answer 8

A hardware device that scans and analyzes a fingerprint to authenticate a user, commonly used in laptops and smartphones.

Question 9

Firewall

Answer 9

A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, blocking unauthorized access while allowing safe communication.

Question 10

Firmware

Answer 10

Permanent software programmed into hardware (like BIOS or embedded systems) that provides low-level control for a device.

Question 11

Firmware Update

Answer 11

A software update that improves or fixes issues in a device’s firmware, often used to enhance performance or security.

Question 12

Flash ROM

Answer 12

A type of non-volatile memory used to store firmware that can be rewritten or updated, unlike traditional ROM.

Question 13

Folder Permission

Answer 13

Access rules assigned to folders that control who can read, write, or execute files within the folder.

Question 14

Force Stop

Answer 14

A command, typically on Android or via Task Manager in Windows, used to immediately terminate a running application.

Question 15

Form Factor

Answer 15

The physical size, shape, and layout of a hardware component (e.g., ATX, Micro-ATX for motherboards; 2.5” vs 3.5” for drives).

Question 16

Format

Answer 16

To prepare a storage device by creating a file system, which erases all existing data and sets it up for use.

Question 17

Formatting

Answer 17

The process of applying a file system to a disk or partition, allowing the operating system to store and retrieve data.

Question 18

Fragmentation

Answer 18

When a file’s data is stored in non-contiguous sectors on a disk, which can slow access times. Defragmentation reorganizes the data for efficiency.