Chapter 11 - Building a PC

Question 1

Thick Client

Answer 1

a computer built for a standard office user.

Question 2

When building a PC

Answer 2

Always use hardware that meets recommended requirements for selected OS.

Question 3

Desktop applications

Answer 3

Microsoft word. one note, office.

Question 4

Thin Client

Answer 4

Is a computer that rarely uses it own internal storage to do anything. So Thin client needs network connectivity.

Question 5

Basic applications

Answer 5

Are specific applications that user will need.

Question 6

Graphic/CAD/CAM Design Workstation.

Answer 6

A more powerful computer.

Question 7

Multicore processor

Answer 7

Processor with multiple cores.

Question 8

Hight-end video

Answer 8

A powerful video/graphics card.

Question 9

Maximum RAM

Answer 9

Lots of RAM.

Question 10

Virtualization Workstation

Answer 10

a computer or system with Maximum RAM and CPU cores.

Question 11

NAS

Answer 11

Network Attached Storage computer or system. Mainly used to just Share files or File Sharing. Usually needs a high speed network card and RAID Array

Question 12

Gigabit NIC

Answer 12

a high speed network card.

Question 13

Gaming PC

Answer 13

a Powerful computer used for Gaming. Pushes system to the max. Requiring all high-end parts/components.

Question 14

Audio & Video Editing Workstation

Answer 14

Needs high-end video card and sound card, high-end motherboard, high-end hard drives, dual monitors,