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Intro Flashcards

1
Q

Which computer system has an OS that is designed to monopolize resources and max work or play with a slight focus on performance and none on resource utilization ?

A

PC

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Which computer system has a terminal where users sit at and an OS designed to maximize resource utilization ?

A

Mainframe, MiniComputer

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This computer system consists of workstations connected to networks of other workstations and servers. What is the OS designed to do ?

A

operating system is designed to compromise between individual usability and resource utilization

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Which computer system might have no user view and is designed to run without intervention ?

A

Embedded computers

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5
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Where are two locations where firmware can be stored ?

A

ROM, and flash memory

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What is middleware and what is it used for ?

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a set of software frameworks that provide additional services to application developers

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What kind of computer enviornments have middleware ?

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mobile devs

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Where is the bootstrap program typically stored ?

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ROM or EEPROM(Firmware)

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