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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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polymorphic virus Virus that attempts to change its signature to prevent

detection by antivirus programs, usually by continually scrambling a bit of

useless code. Often shortened to polymorph.

POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) One of the two protocols that receive e-mail

from SMTP servers. POP3 uses TCP port 110. While historically most e-mail

clients used this protocol, the IMAP4 e-mail protocol is now more common.

pop-up Irritating browser window that appears automatically when you visit

a Web site.

port (networking) In networking, the number used to identify the requested

service (such as SMTP or FTP) when connecting to a TCP/IP host. Examples

include application protocol ports such as 80 (HTTP), 443, (HTTPS), 21

(FTP), 23 (Telnet), 25 (SMTP), 110 (POP3), 143 (IMAP), and 3389 (RDP).

port (physical connection) Part of a connector into which a plug is

inserted. Physical ports are also referred to as jacks.

port forwarding Preventing the passage of any IP packets through any

ports other than the ones prescribed by the system administrator.

port replicator Device that plugs into a USB port or other specialized port

and offers common PC ports, such as VGA, HDMI, USB, network, and so

on. Plugging a laptop into a port replicator can instantly connect the computer

to nonportable components such as a printer, scanner, monitor, or full-sized

keyboard. Port replicators are typically used at home or in the office with the

nonportable equipment already connected.

port triggering Router function that enables a computer to open an

incoming connection to one computer automatically based on a specific

outgoing connection.

portable battery recharger Device containing a rechargeable battery that

can be used to charge other devices, typically over USB, when no outlets are

available.

positional audio Range of commands for a sound card to place a sound

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