Computer Flashcards

1
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Set of program that manage computer hardware resources and provides common service for application software

A

Operating system

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2
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Any storage in which data is written and read with a laser for archival or back up purposes

A

Optical storage media

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3
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HDD

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Hard disk drive

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4
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IDE

A

Integrated drive electronics

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5
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A device for recording (storing) information (data)

A

Electronic storage

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6
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Apple computer version of a standard, IEEE 1394 high performance serial bus for connecting device to your personal computer

A

FireWire

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7
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The connection and disconnection of peripheral or other components without interrupting system operation

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Hot swappable

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8
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The point of interaction or communication between a computer and any other entity such as printer or human operator

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Interface

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9
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All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers are not endangered

A

Tools and equipment maintenance

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10
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A systematic care and protection of tools equipment and machines in order to keep them safe and usable condition limit downtime and extend productivity

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Preventive maintenance

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11
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May have different maintenance requirement

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Electronic equipment

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12
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May require only basic maintainance

A

Hand tools

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13
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Should be maintained in good working order this may be limited to ensuring that blades bits are replaced when needed those guard or other safety devices are aperable and any damage electrical card plugs are repaired or replaced damaged or detective equipment tools should be tagged and removed from service

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Power tool

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14
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To ensure that tools and equipment remain in good condition and last for a long time store them properly. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed and are less likely to be lost

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Proper storage of tools parts and equipment

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15
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Definition of terms

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Bit
Byte
Booting
Electronic storage
FireWire
Hot swappable
Interface
Laser
Magnetic platter
Memory module
Magnetic storage media
Operating system
Optical storage media

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16
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A fundamental unit of information having just two possible values as either of binary digits 0 or 1

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Bit

17
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A unit of digital information in computting and tele communication that most commonly consist of eight bits

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Byte

18
Q

Starting a computer by loading an operating system from a disk

A

Booting

19
Q

A device that emits light electromagnetic radiation through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emissions of photons

A

Laser

20
Q
  • a thin, high precision disk that is coated on both sides with a high precision magnetic material and which is used in a hard disk drive (HDD) to store data.
A

Magnetic platter

21
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  • a narrow printed circuit board that holds memory chips.
A

Memory module

22
Q
  • any storage medium in which different patterns of magnetization are used to represent stored bits or bytes of information
A

Magnetic storage media

23
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The degree of detail to include regarding tools and equipment maintenance will depend on the kinds of tools/equipment used.

A

Electronic equipment
Hand tools
Power tool