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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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DLT (digital linear tape) High-speed, magnetic tape storage technology

used to archive and retrieve data from faster, online media such as hard disks.

DMA (direct memory access) Technique that some PC hardware devices

use to transfer data to and from the memory without using the CPU.

DMA controller Resides between the RAM and the devices and handles

DMA requests.

DMZ (demilitarized zone) A lightly protected or unprotected subnet

network positioned between an outer firewall and an organization’s highly

protected internal network. DMZs are used mainly to host public address

servers (such as Web servers).

DNS (Domain Name Service) TCP/IP name resolution system that

translates a host name into an IP address. Uses UDP port 53.

DNS domain Specific branch of the DNS name space. Top-level domains

(TLDs) include .com, .gov, and .edu.

Dock A bar at the bottom of the macOS desktop where application icons

can be placed for easy access.

docking station Device that provides a portable computer extra features

such as an optical drive, in addition to legacy and modern ports. Similar to a

port replicator. Also, a charging station for mobile devices.

document findings, actions, and outcomes Recording each

troubleshooting job: what the problem was, how it was fixed, and other

helpful information. (Step 6 of 6 in the CompTIA troubleshooting

methodology.)

Documents folder Windows folder for storing user-created files.

Dolby Digital Technology for sound reductions and channeling methods

used for digital audio.

domain Groupings of users, computers, or networks. In Microsoft

networking, a domain is a group of computers and users that share a common

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