7. Cyber Systems Flashcards
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Computer
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- An automatic electronic apparatus for making calculations or controlling operations that are expressible in numerical or logical terms
- Data processor
2
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Speed
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- Speed if light = Fastest possible transmission
- Limited by efficiency of algorithm / system components
3
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Accuracy
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- Erros due to human and/or bad data
4
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Diligence
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- Free from fatigue
- Able to compute millions of calculations with same accuracy
5
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Versatility
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- Multiple tasks at one – Multiprocessing components
- Various types of tasks
6
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Workstation
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- PC may or may not be connected to network
- May be referred to as a client
7
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Thin Client
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- Software program or actual computer relying heavily on another computer to do most of its work
- Part of a network with the client software or computer talking to server that does the work
8
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Thick Client / Fat Client / Rich Client
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- Workstation computer in a client server configuration functioning independent of the server
- Most apps installed locally
- Pulls data from central servers; can run without having to be connected
9
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Server
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- Device on network that provides functionality to other devices
- Manages shared resources
10
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Application Server
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- Hosts apps that can be ran without having to install local copies on client machines
11
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Catalog Server
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- Index or table of contents of information, such as computers, users, files shared on file servers, and web apps
- Directory servers / name servers
12
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Computing Server
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- Shares computing resources especially CPU and RAM over a network
13
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DHCP Server
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- Leases IP addresses by activating a scope and authorizing the server
14
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Database Server
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- Maintains and shares databases over a network
15
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File Server
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- Shares / stores files and/or folders over a network
