John Tabor Chapter 1: How People Use Computers Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is a OS?
•Basics for user interaction
•Run applications/hardware
What is a variation of Linux called?
Distro
Name 4 of the main OS?
Windows, Linux, Apple MacOS, Chrome OS
What is a specialty mobile device?
A device designed for a specific task. (Kindle, Calculator, etc)
What is VoIP?
Voice over IP uses internet for phone calls.
What is POTS?
Plane Old Telephone System is the voice over RG-11 (telephone line) rather then RG-45 (internet line).
What factor is unique to IoT devices from standard computing devices (Laptops or smartphones)?
They are specialized devices.
How are information and data different?
Information is processed data.
What type of computer has a monitor that folds down to cover the keyboard for transportation?
Laptop
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
C
What is a supercomputer?
A large/powerful computer that can carry out one task.
Which of the following OS cannot operate on a desktop PC?
A: Linux
B: iOS
C: Google Chrome OS
D: Windows
B
What kind of OS enables users to interact with a pointer and graphics?
GUI
What operating system is used on a iPad?
iOS
What king of network is used to connect individual computer in a single physical location?
LAN
Listening to online music is an example of?
Streaming Media
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?
Type 1
What is virtualization?
Running a system inside another system. (Virtual machine)
What is a Type 2 hypervisor?
Requires an OS. Slower option compared to Type 1
What is a Type 1 Hypervisor?
Does not require an OS. Shares hardware resources between virtual computers. Typically more efficient and reliable.
