Technical Implementation

Question 1

What are the two most popular operating systems?

Answer 1

Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX

Question 2

What are 6 functions of an OS

Answer 2

Interpreting User Commands
File Management
Memory Management
Input/Output Management
Resource Allocation
Process Management

Question 3

Name 1 Disadvantage and 1 advantage of using Command Line Interpreter

Answer 3

Requires a lot of skill - Disad

Very powerful tool for protection from DOS for example - Advantage

Question 4

Name 6 types of software license

Answer 4

Perpetual
Subscription
Site
Server/CPU licensing/Client Limits
OEM/System Builder
Creative Commons

Question 5

What is the difference between a propriety and an open source software

Answer 5

Prop are designed by a company to make a profit

Open Source use a community or general public to write and maintain the OS

Question 6

Name 3 advantages of using a Propriety Software

Answer 6

Support Available
Drivers are more widespread
May be more user-friendly

Question 7

Name 3 disadvantages of using a Propriety Software

Answer 7

Cost money
Limited adaptability
Updates involve more outlay

Question 8

Name 3 advantages of using an open source software

Answer 8

Free or very cheap
Code is accessible to anyone
Open standards

Question 9

Name 2 disadvantages of using an open source software

Answer 9

Less user friendly

Limited Support

Question 10

Name some current trends in OS design

Answer 10

Wearable technology
Chrome Book
Open Source OSs such as Linux and Ubuntu

Question 11

Name three ways you can have storage

Answer 11

Built in
External
Portable

Question 12

Name two models for storage

Answer 12

Distributed

Offline

Question 13

What are the 3 types of backups

Answer 13

Full
Differential
Incremental

Question 14

What are the 2 types of interfaces you can operate

Answer 14

Serial - 1 after the other

Parallel - all at once

Question 15

Advantages and Disadvantages of a serial interface

Answer 15

Pro - little processing time

Con - Takes longer over all to send bits

Question 16

Name disadvantages of parallel interface

Answer 16

Skewing (not arriving at the same time)
Low Distance (because of skewing)
Errors (due to skewing)

Question 17

What are 3 examples of Magnetic Storage Media

Answer 17

Floppy Disks
Hard Disk Drives
Magnetic Tape

Question 18

What are the 3 main models of cloud computing

Answer 18

Public
Private
Hybrid

Question 19

What must you consider when hosting a web server

Answer 19

Hosting space/Bandwidth Allowances
Hosting Features
Private or public server
PHP/MySQL, ASP etc.
Backups
Uptime/Reliability
Email Accounts
Domains/Sub Domains

Question 20

Name 7 applications for internet of things

Answer 20

Environmental Monitoring
Infrastructure Management
Industrial Applications
Energy Management
Medical and Healthcare
Building and Home Automation
Transport Systems

Question 21

What are 4 characteristics of a floppy disk for storage?

Answer 21

Direct Access
Medium Capacity
Very Portable
Very Slow Transfers

Question 22

What are 4 characteristics of hard disk drives for storage?

Answer 22

Direct Access
High Capacity
Not Portable
High transfer rate

Question 23

What are 4 characteristics of magnetic tape for storage?

Answer 23

Fairly High Capacity
Very Portable
Medium Transfer Speeds

Question 24

What are 4 characteristics of optical storage media for storage?

Answer 24

Direct Access
Medium Capacity
Very Portable
Medium Transfer Speeds

Question 25

What are 4 characteristics of a solid state drive for storage?

Answer 25

Direct Access Medium Capacity Very Portable Fast Access Speeds

Question 26

Describe Advantages of Solid State hard drives over magnetic...

Answer 26

More Robust | Faster Read/Write Speed

Question 27

Give 4 advantages of using proprietary software.

Answer 27

Guaranteed support Well tested/bug-free Easy to install and use Free updates provided

Question 28

Give 3 disadvantages of using proprietary software

Answer 28

Single of multiple user licenses purchased Users have no say of facilities Newer version may have to be purchased

Question 29

Give 4 advantages of using open source software

Answer 29

Free Updated continually Adapt/edit software as they wish Not locked into using other systems

Question 30

Name 5 disadvantages of using open source software

Answer 30

``` Less user-friendly Developers interests instead of needs Code is open to exploit Hidden costs Less official support ```

Question 31

Suggest a backup strategy to prevent loss of data

Answer 31

Take Regular copies of files | Store them in a separate location

Question 32

State 5 advantages of using hybrid cloud

Answer 32

Store sensitive data on private cloud Can outsource service to public cloud Can easily expand public without hardware costs Public won't use results in the purchase of new hardware Public uses reduced costs in backup