Computer Hardware and Software Flashcards
What is a hardware?
is any element of a computer that’s physical. This includes things like monitors, keyboards, and also the insides of devices, like microchips and hard drives.
What is a software?
is anything that tells hardware what to do and how to do it, including computer programs and apps on your phone. Video games, photo editors, and web browsers are just a few examples.
What is a external hardware devices (peripherals)?
any hardware device that is located outside the computer
What is an Input device?
a piece of hardware device which is used to enter information to a computer for processing
What is an output device?
a piece of hardware device that receives information from a computer
What is a system software?
it is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application software, and make the computer system available for use. It serves as the interface between hardware, application software, and the user
What is a device driver?
a software program that is designed to control a particular hardware device that is attached to a computer.
What is a utility software?
a type of system software that helps set up, analyze, configure, strengthen, maintain a computer and performs a very specific task
Explain what is a basic file management?
refers to a way to name, save, backup, organize files/folders and keep track of files on a computer.
What are the steps for effective file management?
- Save only relevant documents
- Use consistent naming
- Group related documents
- Separate ongoing from completed work
- Avoid overloading folders
- Organize by date
- Digitize paper documents
What are the benefits of a file management system?
- Better organization
- Boosted Productivity
- Version Control
- Scalability
What is a file transfer?
“File transfer is the process of copying or moving a file from one computer to another over a network or internet connection. It enables sharing, transferring or transmitting a file or a logical data object between different users and/or computers both locally and remotely
What are the types of Key File Transfer Protocols
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
- SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)
Explain importance of security
Ensuring secure file transfers is essential, especially for businesses dealing with sensitive data. Protocols like SFTP help in maintaining data integrity and confidentiality
Explain Scalability and Efficiency
As organizations grow, the volume of data increases, making scalable and efficient file transfer solutions crucial. These systems support managing large amounts of data without compromising on speed or security
Enumerate the computer network types
- LAN (Local Area Network)
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
- WAN (Wide Area Network)
What is a LAN?
connects network devices in such a way that personal computer and workstations can share data, tools and programs. The group of computers and devices are connected together by a switch, or stack of switches, using a private addressing scheme as defined by the TCP/IP protocol. Private addresses are unique in relation to other computers on the local network. Routers are found at the boundary of a LAN, connecting them to the larger WAN.
What is a MAN?
Covers a larger area than that of a LAN and a smaller area as compared to WAN. It connects two or more computers that are apart but resides in the same or different cities. It covers a large geographical area and may serve as an ISP (Internet Service Provider). MAN is designed for customers who need high-speed connectivity
What is a WAN?
is a computer network that extends overa large geographical area, although it might be confined within the bounds of a state or country. A WAN could be a connection of LAN connecting to other LAN’s via telephone lines and radio waves and may be limited to an enterprise (a corporation or an organization) or accessible to the public. The technology is high speed and relatively expensive
Explain network maintenance
A proper network maintenance equates to keeping all aspects of the infrastructure running like a well-oiled machine it provides three critical benefits: Continuous Network Operations, Lower Maintenance costs, and Enhanced Security Posture. IT leaders must recognize this continual care as imperative, not optional.
What are the three IT Team Roles in Network Maintenance
- Network Technicians
- Network Engineers
- Network Administrators
What is a network technician?
Handle most routine daily, they ensure basic operations
What is a network engineer?
Conduct more complex performance optimization, they focus on enhancements
What is a network administrator?
Take on big-picture responsibilities. They connect strategic priorities to on-the-ground execution
What are the essential network maintenance tasks and best practices for software?
- Continuous Monitoring and Alerting
- Regular Data and Config Backup
- Maintaining a Network Asset Inventory
- Guarding against Malware and Ransomware
What are the essential network maintenance tasks and best practices for hardware?
- Regular hardware inspections data center management
- Scheduled preemptive repairs and parts replacement
