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What type of computers operate by counting and express quantities as discrete numbers?
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?
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?
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?
What does CMOS stand for and what is its function in a computer?
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What is the role of an Application Server?
What is the role of an Application Server?
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What does BIOS stand for?
What does BIOS stand for?
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What is the function of the BIOS ROM chip?
What is the function of the BIOS ROM chip?
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What does the BIOS setup program configure?
What does the BIOS setup program configure?
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Write the command to switch drives in the Windows command line.
Write the command to switch drives in the Windows command line.
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What does CD stand for in MS-DOS?
What does CD stand for in MS-DOS?
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What command is used to go back to a directory in MS-DOS?
What command is used to go back to a directory in MS-DOS?
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How do you view a list of files in MS-DOS?
How do you view a list of files in MS-DOS?
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What is virtualization?
What is virtualization?
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Define Host Machine.
Define Host Machine.
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Windows 10 is primarily used in windows installation in CSS 4.
Windows 10 is primarily used in windows installation in CSS 4.
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What is a Client?
What is a Client?
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What are the key characteristics of Windows Server 2008?
What are the key characteristics of Windows Server 2008?
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Describe the characteristics of a Server.
Describe the characteristics of a Server.
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What does a Domain Controller hold?
What does a Domain Controller hold?
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What does Global Catalog do in Active Directory?
What does Global Catalog do in Active Directory?
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Managing any computer on a network is a benefit of Active Directory Domain Services. (ADDS)
Managing any computer on a network is a benefit of Active Directory Domain Services. (ADDS)
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What does DNS translate domain names to?
What does DNS translate domain names to?
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What is a DNS recursor?
What is a DNS recursor?
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What does DNS look-up refer to?
What does DNS look-up refer to?
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What does a File Server ensure?
What does a File Server ensure?
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What is a Recursive Query?
What is a Recursive Query?
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Describe the command to rename a file.
Describe the command to rename a file.
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What is the function of pressing Ctrl + Alt?
What is the function of pressing Ctrl + Alt?
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What is the function of the Arrow Keys?
What is the function of the Arrow Keys?
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What is the function of POST?
What is the function of POST?
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What is the function of BIOS drivers?
What is the function of BIOS drivers?
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What is the function of the F1 key in BIOS?
What is the function of the F1 key in BIOS?
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What is the function of the UP and DOWN Keys?
What is the function of the UP and DOWN Keys?
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What is the function of the rd
command in MS-DOS?
What is the function of the rd
command in MS-DOS?
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According to Microsoft, what processor specification is recommended for Windows Server 2008?
According to Microsoft, what processor specification is recommended for Windows Server 2008?
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According to Microsoft, how much memory is recommended for Windows Server 2008?
According to Microsoft, how much memory is recommended for Windows Server 2008?
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According to Microsoft, how much available disc space is recommended for Windows Server 2008?
According to Microsoft, how much available disc space is recommended for Windows Server 2008?
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What is an Iterative query?
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Flashcards
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Flashcard
A card containing a question or concept on one side and the answer or explanation on the other.
Testing Effect
Testing Effect
The phenomenon where retrieving information helps strengthen memory and learning.
Active Recall
Active Recall
A learning technique that involves actively stimulating memory during the learning process.
Core Concepts
Core Concepts
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Atomic Concepts
Atomic Concepts
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Cues
Cues
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Mnemonics
Mnemonics
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Visualization
Visualization
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Progressive Learning
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Retention
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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.