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John Tabor Chapter 1: How People Use Computers Flashcards

1
Q

What is a OS?

A

•Basics for user interaction
•Run applications/hardware

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What is a variation of Linux called?

A

Distro

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3
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Name 4 of the main OS?

A

Windows, Linux, Apple MacOS, Chrome OS

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4
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What is a specialty mobile device?

A

A device designed for a specific task. (Kindle, Calculator, etc)

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What is VoIP?

A

Voice over IP uses internet for phone calls.

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What is POTS?

A

Plane Old Telephone System is the voice over RG-11 (telephone line) rather then RG-45 (internet line).

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What factor is unique to IoT devices from standard computing devices (Laptops or smartphones)?

A

They are specialized devices.

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How are information and data different?

A

Information is processed data.

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What type of computer has a monitor that folds down to cover the keyboard for transportation?

A

Laptop

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10
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What would be an appropriate use of a supercomputer?
A: Playing online games
B: Running a high volume website
C: Tallying census results
D: Managing a large business accounting department

A

C

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What is a supercomputer?

A

A large/powerful computer that can carry out one task.

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12
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Which of the following OS cannot operate on a desktop PC?
A: Linux
B: iOS
C: Google Chrome OS
D: Windows

A

B

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13
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What kind of OS enables users to interact with a pointer and graphics?

A

GUI

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14
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What operating system is used on a iPad?

A

iOS

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What king of network is used to connect individual computer in a single physical location?

A

LAN

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16
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Listening to online music is an example of?

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Streaming Media

17
Q

You are running virtual machines on a single physical server. The operating system does not run other applications and is dedicated to virtualization. What type of hypervisor is this?

A

Type 1

18
Q

What is virtualization?

A

Running a system inside another system. (Virtual machine)

19
Q

What is a Type 2 hypervisor?

A

Requires an OS. Slower option compared to Type 1

20
Q

What is a Type 1 Hypervisor?

A

Does not require an OS. Shares hardware resources between virtual computers. Typically more efficient and reliable.

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