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Acronyms and Security Features

Jul 21, 2025

Overview

This document is from the CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Exam Acronyms Quiz Part 3, focusing on common acronyms and terminology relevant to the A+ Core 1 exam.

Windows Security Features and Encryption

  • EFS (Encrypting File System) is a Windows feature that enables encryption of individual files.
  • TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a hardware component used for secure cryptographic operations.
  • DFS (Distributed File System) allows the management and organization of files across multiple servers.
  • AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a widely used encryption algorithm.

CompTIA A+ Core Exam Structure

  • CompTIA A+ 220-1201 covers topics like networking hardware, protocols, cloud computing, virtualization, and troubleshooting.
  • Practice tests and quizzes are available for topics such as CPU, RAM, storage, networking tools, mobile devices, and cloud computing.

Common Acronyms in CompTIA A+

  • Core 1 topics often feature acronyms like EFS, TPM, DFS, AES, RAM, SSD, BIOS, PSU, and OS.
  • Core 2 covers additional OS, security, scripting, and troubleshooting acronyms.

Key Terms & Definitions

  • EFS — Encrypting File System; Windows feature for file-level encryption.
  • TPM — Trusted Platform Module; security hardware for cryptographic keys.
  • DFS — Distributed File System; Windows component for shared file organization.
  • AES — Advanced Encryption Standard; a secure encryption algorithm.
  • RAM — Random Access Memory; temporary storage for active processes.
  • BIOS — Basic Input/Output System; firmware for hardware initialization.
  • PSU — Power Supply Unit; provides power to computer components.
  • OS — Operating System; software managing hardware and applications.

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Review and memorize acronyms and definitions commonly found on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam.
  • Take additional practice quizzes on ExamCompass for specific topics (e.g., networking, hardware, security).
  • Study available exam objectives PDFs for Core 1 (220-1201) to ensure topic coverage.