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What protocol is specifically responsible for transmitting web pages over the Internet?
What protocol is specifically responsible for transmitting web pages over the Internet?
Which of the following is considered a web browser?
Which of the following is considered a web browser?
Which type of software is primarily used for creating and editing vector graphics?
Which type of software is primarily used for creating and editing vector graphics?
What is the main function of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in Internet usage?
What is the main function of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in Internet usage?
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Which organization is primarily responsible for assigning IP addresses and managing domain names on the Internet?
Which organization is primarily responsible for assigning IP addresses and managing domain names on the Internet?
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Study Notes
Operating System
- Primary function of an OS is to manage hardware resources and provide a user interface
- OS manages hardware resources and provides a user interface
Utility Programs
- Antivirus Software is used to protect a computer system from malware and viruses
- Disk Defragmenter is used to optimize system performance by rearranging files on the hard drive
Device Drivers
- Device drivers play a crucial role in system software, managing communication between hardware devices and the operating system
System Software
- The kernel is responsible for managing and allocating system resources such as memory and CPU time
- Device drivers, utility programs, and the kernel are all components of system software
Application Software
- Examples of application software include Microsoft Windows, Google Chrome, Adobe Photoshop, and device drivers
- Application software can be categorized into different types, such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and graphic design software
- Microsoft Windows is an operating system, not application software
- Adobe Photoshop is graphic design software
- Google Chrome is a web browser
Spreadsheet Software
- Primary purpose of spreadsheet software is to create and manipulate numerical data in tabular form
Email Clients
- Email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook and Gmail, are used for managing emails
Von Neumann Architecture
- In a Von Neumann architecture, the memory used for storing both data and program instructions is volatile and temporary
Backup Devices
- Examples of removable backup storage devices include External Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Magnetic Tape, and Optical Disc (e.g., CD/DVD)
- Cloud storage offers the advantage of accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection
- Full Backup involves copying all selected files and data every time a backup is performed
- RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is used to provide fault tolerance and redundancy for backups
- Magnetic Tape offers the highest storage capacity among the listed backup devices
Graphic Design Software
- Examples of graphic design software include Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW, used for creating vector graphics
Basics of Internet
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used for transmitting web pages over the Internet
- A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) specifies the location of a web page or resource on the Internet
- ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is responsible for assigning IP addresses and managing domain names on the Internet
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Test your knowledge about operating systems and system software with this quiz. Learn about the primary functions of an operating system, utility programs for computer security, and the role of device drivers in system software.
