Questions and Answers
Digital Information Correct Ans-What type of information do processors process?
Moore's Law Correct Ans-=Observation that over history, the number of transistors in a
dense integrated circuit doubles every two years
RAID 1 Correct Ans--"Disk Mirroring"
-Two separate disks
-Expensive and slow
RAID 5 Correct Ans-"Block-level striping with distributed parity"
-All drives but one to be present
-Requires at least 3 disks
Parity Correct Ans-=Highly compressed version of original file
System Software Correct Ans--Utilities
-Operating System
-Hardware
Application Software Correct Ans--Spreadsheets, graphics, videos
-Accounting, business applications
-Data bases
Twisted Pair Adv vs. Disadv Correct Ans-Advantages
, -Easy to use
-Cheap
-Easy to make
Disadvantages
-Distance limitations
-Can kink up
Coax Cable Adv vs. Disadv Correct Ans-Advantages
-Lots of information
-Long distance
Disadvantages
-Same signal in same place can mix things up
-Hard to work with
-Relies on central conducting cable
Fiber Optic Cable Advantages Correct Ans--Fastest
-Uses light
-More secure
-Builds networks around the world
WiFi Adv vs Disadv Correct Ans-Advantages
-Wireless
-Easy to set up
Disadvantages