Exam 2 Flashcards
a hard drive has an average lifespan of 3 to 5 years, depending on the brand, size and type of environment do you agree with this statement motivate you answer
This is not true.
Modern hard drives have a lifespan of about 10 years provided they are handled carefully
Two indicators that a hard disk is starting to fail
There is a clicking or grinding sound.
Your computer freezes frequently.
Why is an Internal hard disk more prone to damage compared to a portable hard disk
Removing and moving parts of an internal HDD between computers can damage it, while portable hard disks have protective casings to prevent accidental damage from knocks.
Disadvantage of using an SSD
Less storage capacity.
Can be expensive.
Uses of RDIF chips
In clothing/music stores to prevent shoplifting.
Tracking motor cars along assembly lines
reasons for having to activate or register software online.
To register a user for online support / discounts / other privileges.
To prevent software piracy
What is E-waste
E-scrap, or electronic scrap, is old or broken electronic equipment like computers and cell phones that are thrown away.
Difference between dedicated and general purpose devices
GP:A device that can run many different apps to do lots of different things.
Dedicated:Devices that are designed to perform one specific task
Name and describe the 2 ports used for network purposes.
Network port: Allow you to connect your computer to a network.
FireWire Port: Connects devices for fast data transfer between them
2 ways to unethically use a computer.
Theft of computer time
Spreading false information
OMR
Optical mark recognition: computerised test are scanned and marked using OMR technology
Bluray
Blu-Ray is an optical format for recording, rewriting, and playing HD video and storing more data than DVDs.
4 steps of problem solving
- Understand the problem: Identify what’s needed, available, missing, and to be found.
- Plan: Determine how to solve by asking questions and gathering information.
- Implement: Fix the issue, solve the problem, and process information for conclusions.
- Reflect: Assess the solution’s effectiveness.
main differences between a site licence and a Single user Licenc
Site Licence can be copied on an unrestricted amount of devices on the same site, whereas
single user licence is only for one computer at a time / one user.
Why is piracy wrong
Software piracy is wrong because it involves stealing from creators by illegally copying or distributing their work without permission, which violates copyright laws.
