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| considered to be the fastest type of computer available, very expensive, it generally have more specialized software programs installedand are typically used for scientific and engineering designs. |
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| large enough to fill an entire room and require a large capital investment; can handle hundreds of programs. These computers need ten or more technicans to maintain them; used in government agencies or large organizations, telephone companies, credit card companies, airlines, and/or universities. |
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| cost of tens and thousands of dollars. Processes data at a lower rate; mainframe computers. They are commonly found on medium sized manfacturing companies and legal or accounting firms. |
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| Process data quickly and are designed for one user. The cost is relatively low, depending on the type, model and features. Used in small bussiness, schools and in homes. |
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What are the 2 general types of Microcomputers? |
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| What is a Notebook/ Laptop Computer? |
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| Notebook/ laptop computer are portable microcomputers and are similar to the desktop models in speed, performance, and usage. |
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| A worstation is essentially any computer. It generally has been considered a computer that requires a lot of power for processing files, such as drafting, sektop publishing graphics design, video editing and programming. |
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| a network is a system that alloes two or more computers to communicate and share resources with each other. |
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| Networks are sometimes called what? |
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| What is LAN and what does it stand for? |
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A network connecting a small to medium number of computers together in a confined area is called a Local Area Network. |
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| What does WAN and what does it stand for? |
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A network connecting computers over long distances is called a Wide Area Network. |
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What is MAN and what does it stand for? |
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| A network connecting computers in a metropolitian area is called a Metropolitian Area Network. |
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What is CAN and what does it stand for? |
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| A network connecting computers in a limited area such as a campus or military base is called a Campus Areas Network. |
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| What is HAN and what does it stand for? |
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| A network connecting computers in a home environment is called a Home Area Network. |
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True or False: Each computer requires a network inerface card (NIC) and the appropricate cables to connect it to a dedicated computer called the network server. |
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What are the four elements that make up a personal computer system? |
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| the user, software, hardware, and electricity |
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| What is the equipment itself called and why? |
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| Hardware;because you can physically touch the components. |
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| What is the program called and why? |
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| Software; because they function only while the computer is turned on. |
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True or False: The microprocessor chip is the "brain" of the computer and is located on the motherboard. |
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| The largest electronic circuit board in the computer is called the motherboard. |
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| MMX refers to Multimedia eXtension technology, or the ability to play video or audio files on a computer. |
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| What is ROM and what does it stand for? |
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| ROM stand for Read Only Memory; is a group of integrated circuits responsible for starting the computer, checking the RAM and loading the operating system. |
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| A cache memory helps to speed up the processor by storing frequently used instructions and data in this area. |
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| DRAM or Dynamic RAM constantly changes, using as much as it needs based on what instructions are being performed. |
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| SRAM or Static RAM is a specific amount of RAM that never needs to bo refreshed. |
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| What are input/output devices and give me an example of each? |
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| These devices allow communicaton between the user and the computer. Examples are: monitor is an output device, and a keyboard is an input device. |
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What does the delete key do? |
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| The delete key deletes the character above or to the right of the flashing cursor each time it is pressed. It is used to correct spelling mistakes. If oyu hold this key down, it will repeat its function until you release it. |
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| What does the CTRL + PAUSE buttons do? |
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| Use to stop or freeze rhe com[uter. The computer will continue when any key is pressed. Holding the CTRL key down while pressing the PAUSE key sends a break code to the computer. This combination is used to unfreeze or unhang a computer. |
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Ports are the connection plugs at the back of a computer that allows you to connect to someone to essentially use a type of remote control that manages or controls tasks as in the case of manufacturing. |
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| What are storage systems? |
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| Storage systems are requirede to store software programs and to keep permanent records of the work done. |
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A superdisk uses a technology created by Imation Corportaion to store up to 120 Mb of data. |
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| A tape drive uses a cartridge that has magnetic tape for storing information. |
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A zip drive looks similar to a floop drive except that the disk used can hold between 100Mb and 250Mb of data. |
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| the jaz drive is similar to a zip drive and allows data storage of up to 2Gb. |
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| What are virtural storage systems used for? |
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| they are very useful for off-site backup storage of data for company's files, or as a "central system"for people around the world to share information ; used for the speed of the internet. |
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| Are printers considered to be an input or output device? |
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| What is one important advantage of a dot matrix printer? |
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| One important advantage of a dot matrix printer is the tractor feed, for continuous, fan-folded computer paper; they are the only printers which provide tractor feed as a standard. |
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| What is a software system? |
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| programs are called software systems because they only function when loaded into computer's RAM memory. |
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