Computer Concepts

Question 1

What is a Server?

Answer 1

A computer that is used by small to mid sized business

Question 2

What is the Mainframe?

Answer 2

A large computer that can support hundreds or thousands of users

Question 3

What is a Supercomputer?

Answer 3

A supercomputer is a computer used for complex high performance computer that is used for complex calcuations

Question 4

What is Application Software?

Answer 4

Things like Web browsers, Video games

Question 5

What is System Software?

Answer 5

System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs. If we think of the computer system as a layered model, the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications.

Question 6

What is Shareware?

Answer 6

Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use

Question 7

What are Cookies?

Answer 7

A packet of data that goes to computers

Question 8

What is Defragmentation? (Defrag)

Answer 8

Defragging is a process used to make computers run faster