About This Flashcard Deck
This flashcard deck contains 10 cards covering key ITF+ concepts for the TECHPLUS exam. Test your IT Fundamentals knowledge. Use active recall by attempting to answer each question before revealing the answer.
Question
What is the CIA triad?
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Answer
Confidentiality (data private), Integrity (data accurate/unaltered), Availability (data accessible when needed).
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All ITF+ Flashcards
Q: What is the CIA triad?
A: Confidentiality (data private), Integrity (data accurate/unaltered), Availability (data accessible when needed).
Q: Convert binary 11001010 to decimal.
A: 128+64+0+0+8+0+2+0 = 202
Q: What is RAM?
A: Random Access Memory — volatile, fast temporary storage that the CPU uses for active processes. Data lost on power off.
Q: What is the difference between HDD and SSD?
A: HDD: spinning magnetic disks, slower, cheaper, larger capacity. SSD: flash memory, faster, more expensive, no moving parts.
Q: What is phishing?
A: Social engineering attack using fraudulent emails/messages to trick users into revealing credentials or clicking malicious links.
Q: What is MFA?
A: Multi-Factor Authentication — requires 2+ factors: something you know, have, or are.
Q: What is an IP address?
A: A logical address assigned to a device on a network for identification and communication. IPv4 = 32-bit, IPv6 = 128-bit.
Q: What is SQL?
A: Structured Query Language — used to create, read, update, and delete data in relational databases.
Q: What is an OS?
A: Operating System — software that manages hardware resources and provides services to applications (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Q: What is encryption?
A: Converting plaintext to ciphertext using an algorithm and key so only authorized parties can read the data.
CompTIA Flashcard Study Technique
CompTIA exams cover broad domains with hundreds of concepts. Use these flashcards in short, focused sessions of 15–20 minutes rather than marathon study sessions. Group cards by domain and track which domains have the lowest recall rates — allocate extra study time to those areas. CompTIA exams weight domains differently, so match your flashcard focus to the domain percentages listed in the exam objectives.