Set 7

Question 1

chkdsk

Answer 1

A Windows command-line tool that checks the file system and disk integrity, repairing errors if found.

Question 2

chmod

Answer 2

A Linux/Unix command used to change file or directory permissions for users, groups, and others.

Question 3

chown

Answer 3

A Linux/Unix command that changes the ownership of a file or directory.

Question 4

Chrome OS

Answer 4

A lightweight, web-focused operating system developed by Google, primarily designed for Chromebooks.

Question 5

Chromebook

Answer 5

A laptop running Chrome OS, designed for web-based applications and cloud storage, with minimal local software.

Question 6

CIDR

Answer 6

(Classless Inter-Domain Routing). A method for allocating IP addresses and routing that replaces traditional IP classes with flexible prefixes (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24).

Question 7

Clean Installation

Answer 7

Installing an operating system on a computer without preserving existing data or settings, starting fresh.

Question 8

Clearing Cache

Answer 8

Removing temporary files stored by browsers or applications to free space and solve loading or display issues.

Question 9

Client

Answer 9

A device or software that requests services or resources from a server in a network.

Question 10

Client/Server

Answer 10

A network model where clients request services and servers provide resources or data.

Question 11

Client-Side Virtualization

Answer 11

Running virtual machines or containers on a local client device instead of on a server.

Question 12

Clock Cycle

Answer 12

One complete pulse of the CPU’s clock, during which basic operations can be performed.

Question 13

Clock Speed

Answer 13

The rate at which a CPU executes cycles, measured in MHz or GHz; higher speeds mean faster processing.

Question 14

Clock Multiplying CPU

Answer 14

A CPU that uses a multiplier to increase the internal clock speed above the external bus speed.

Question 15

Cloud Computing

Answer 15

Delivering computing services (servers, storage, apps) over the internet (“the cloud”) instead of local hardware.

Question 16

CMOS

Answer 16

(Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). A small, battery-powered memory chip on the motherboard that stores BIOS settings and system time.

Question 17

CMOS Battery

Answer 17

A small battery on the motherboard that powers the CMOS memory, preserving BIOS settings and system clock when the computer is off.

Question 18

CMOS Clear

Answer 18

The process of resetting BIOS settings to factory defaults, usually by removing the CMOS battery or using a jumper on the motherboard.

Question 19

CMOS Setup Program

Answer 19

The interface accessed during startup to configure BIOS settings like boot order, hardware options, and system time.

Question 20

Coaxial Cable

Answer 20

A cable with a central conductor, insulating layer, metallic shield, and outer jacket used for cable TV, internet, and older Ethernet networks.