CH 4 Flashcards
Which of the following is an example of storage hardware in computers?
Magnetic Disk
Virtualization is the process by which ________.
one computer hosts the appearance of many computers
Hardware consists of electronic components that are used to input, process, output, and store data.
T/F
True
A server is a computer that is designed to support processing from many remote computers and users.
T/F
True
Volatile memory devices can store data without using external power.
T/F
False
Quad-processor computers have _______ CPUs.
4
An operating system controls a computer’s resources.
T/F
True
A thin-client application is designed to run within computer browsers, such as Firefox and Internet Explorer.
T/F
True
Horizontal-market applications are developed for specific, unique needs of an industry.
T/F
False
Mobile systems offer the potential of just-in-time data, which is data delivered to the user at the precise time it is needed.
T/F
True
What is the CPU called?
The “Brain”
CPU works in conjunction with?
Main Memory (RAM)
Storage hardware used to_______?
save data and programs;
ex: common storage devices.
CD/DVD.
– Hard disk.
– Thumb drives.
– Cloud
Basic Types of Hardware?
PC Tablet Smartphone Server Server Farm
What is a server farm?
Large Collection of servers on racks
Computer data is
Binary Digits (Bits)
What is K?
Kilobyte (1,024 digits)
CPU speed is expressed in cycles called___?
Hertz
Volatile Storage Means?
contents are lost when power is off (Cache, Memory)
Non-Volatile Storage?
contents survive when power is off (Magnetic and
optical disks, such as hard drive and DVDs, CDs, etc
Name the 4 major OS?
Windows, MAC OS, Unix, Linux
What is BYOD?
Bring your own device
