Computer Hardware: Digital, Analog, and Hybrid Systems
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What type of computers operate by counting and express quantities as discrete numbers?

Digital Computers

What type of computer uses continuously changeable aspects of physical phenomena to model problems?

Analog Computers

What type of computers exhibit features of both analog and digital computers?

Hybrid Computers

What does CMOS stand for and what is its function in a computer?

<p>Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. CMOS is a small amount of memory in a computer's motherboard that stores the data saved in the BIOS settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Application Server?

<p>It is a computer that is dedicated to running network-aware application software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BIOS stand for?

<p>Basic Input Output System</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the BIOS ROM chip?

<p>Lets you access and set up your computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the BIOS setup program configure?

<p>Hardware settings, including system settings, such as date, time, and computer passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write the command to switch drives in the Windows command line.

<p>Type the letter drive followed by a colon (:).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CD stand for in MS-DOS?

<p>Change Directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to go back to a directory in MS-DOS?

<p>cd..</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you view a list of files in MS-DOS?

<p>Use the <code>dir</code> command.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is virtualization?

<p>The creation of a virtual machine that acts like a real computer with an operating system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Host Machine.

<p>The actual machine on which the virtualization takes place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Windows 10 is primarily used in windows installation in CSS 4.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Client?

<p>Any process that requests specific services from the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of Windows Server 2008?

<p>It is a robust operating system, including many highly desirable features for servers with a demand for maximum uptime and availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of a Server.

<p>Being a powerful and expensive machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Domain Controller hold?

<p>A copy of ADDS which also responds to requests for Active Directory information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Global Catalog do in Active Directory?

<p>Allows users to find each other in an Active Directory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Managing any computer on a network is a benefit of Active Directory Domain Services. (ADDS)

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DNS translate domain names to?

<p>IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a DNS recursor?

<p>Also known as recursive resolver is the first step in translating (resolving) human readable hostname into IP addresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DNS look-up refer to?

<p>The request made to a DNS resolver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a File Server ensure?

<p>The needed appropriate levels of access to users files through security settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Recursive Query?

<p>A type of DNS queries wherein a DNS client requires that a server will respond to the client with either the requested resource record or an error message if the resolver can't find the record.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the command to rename a file.

<p><code>ren [current_name] [new_name]</code></p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pressing Ctrl + Alt?

<p>Releases the mouse control, allowing the user to move it outside the BIOS setup screen, especially in virtual environments like VMware or VirtualBox.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Arrow Keys?

<p>Navigate between menus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of POST?

<p>Tests the computer hardware and makes sure that no errors exist before loading the operating system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of BIOS drivers?

<p>Gives the computer basic operational control over the computer's hardware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the F1 key in BIOS?

<p>If you want to ask for help or access the help menu in the BIOS set-up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the UP and DOWN Keys?

<p>To navigate through the options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the rd command in MS-DOS?

<p>To remove a directory in MS-DOS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Microsoft, what processor specification is recommended for Windows Server 2008?

<p>2 Ghz or faster</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Microsoft, how much memory is recommended for Windows Server 2008?

<p>2 GB of RAM or greater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Microsoft, how much available disc space is recommended for Windows Server 2008?

<p>40 GB</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Iterative query?

<p>Iterative query is type of DNS queries wherein a DNS client will allow a DNS server to return the best answer it can.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Digital Computers

  • Operate by counting
  • All quantities are discrete/numbers

Analog Computers

  • Use continuously changing aspects of physical phenomena (electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic)
  • Model problems

Hybrid Computers

  • Combine features of analog and digital computers

CMOS

  • Small memory on computer motherboard
  • Stores BIOS settings data

Application Server

  • Dedicated computer
  • Runs network-aware application software

Basic Input Output System (BIOS)

  • Basic Input Output System
  • ROM chip on motherboards
  • Lets access/set up computer system

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

  • Power-on self-test
  • Tests computer hardware

Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)

  • Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
  • Synonymous with CMOS, a small memory on the motherboard

BIOS Setup

  • Configuration program for hardware settings
  • Includes system settings (date, time, passwords)
  • Also known as CMOS setup

Bootstrap Loader

  • BIOS function that initializes the operating system

Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)

  • Non-graphical command-line operating system
  • For IBM-compatible computers

Switching Drives in Windows Command Line

  • Use the drive letter followed by a colon (e.g., A:)

Change Directory (CD) Command in MS-DOS

  • Used to change directories
  • cd.. command to go back to a previous directory

CPU

  • Central processing unit

GPU

  • Graphics processing unit

Directory Listing (Dir) Command

  • Lists files in a specific folder

Virtualization

  • Creates virtual machines like real computers
  • Host machine runs virtualization
  • Guest machine is the virtual machine

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

  • Universal Serial Bus

Registered Jack (RJ)

  • Registered Jack, commonly for various network or communication connections.

Windows 10

  • Operating system, primarily used in Windows installations

Client

  • Requests services from a server

Windows Server 2008

  • Robust operating system
  • High uptime and availability

Domain Name System (DNS)

  • Internet phonebook
  • Translates domain names to IP addresses
  • Recursive resolver or recursor is the first step in resolving human-readable hostnames to IP addresses

Server

  • Powerful and expensive computer
  • Provides services to clients

Domain Controller

  • Holds a copy of Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)
  • Responds to Active Directory requests

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

  • Acronym for Advanced Micro Devices

Global Catalog

  • System for users to find each other in Active Directory

Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)

  • Not a benefit of Active Directory Domain Services - Managing a computer on a network may not be a benefit of this service. Note: benefits could include centralized management of users, computers, and other resources on the network)

DNS Resolver

  • DNS resolver/look-up request made of a DNS resolver

File Server

  • Ensures appropriate access levels to files via security settings.

Recursive Query

  • Type of DNS query
  • Server responds with requested resource record or error

Computer Systems Servicing (CSS)

  • Acronym for Computer Systems Servicing

File Renaming

  • Use the command ren [current_name] [new_name] to rename files.

Ctrl + Alt

  • Used to release mouse control outside BIOS setup screens (like virtualization environment).

Arrow Keys

  • Used for navigating between menus

Increasing/Decreasing Values

  • Use "+"(plus) or "-" (minus)

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

  • BIOS function
  • Tests hardware before loading operating system
  • Ensures no errors exist before loading

BIOS Drivers

  • BIOS's control over computer hardware

F1/F10 Keys in BIOS Setup

  • F1 for help/access help menu, F10 to save/exit BIOS setup

UP/DOWN Keys

  • Often used in BIOS
  • Navigating menu options

Remove Directory (rd) Command

  • Removing a directory in MS-DOS

Make Directory (md) Command

  • Creating a new directory in MS-DOS

Processor Specification (GHz)

  • 2 GHz (or faster) recommended for Windows Server 2008

RAM Specification (GB)

  • 2 GB of RAM (or more) recommended for Windows Server 2008

Disk Space (GB)

  • 40 GB of disk space (or more) recommended for Windows Server 2008

Schema in Active Directory

  • Sets users' configured rules for objects, attributes in Active Directory

Iterative Query

  • Type of DNS query
  • DNS client allows DNS server to return the best answer possible

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Explore the differences between digital, analog, and hybrid computers. Learn about CMOS, application servers, BIOS, POST, and bootstrap loaders. Understand the fundamental components and processes involved in computer hardware and system setup.

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