Computing concepts

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<p>Alan Pinck (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>United States Army Informations Systems Engineering Command (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Julius Ilinskas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Despite significant technological advancements, the core concepts of computer architecture have remained relatively stable over the last seventy years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1960s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides a framework for adapting to new developments and dealing with them effectively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) majors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Familiarity with personal computer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1950s - 1960s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deep understanding of assembly language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1960s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The automatic cigar lighter (J) being activated, setting off the sky-rocket. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The architecture of computer systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To wipe the user's chin. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is crucial for adapting to changes and assessing the value of new developments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The daily emergence of new developments that transform how we handle information. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The perch (F) tilts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A harmonica for entertainment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The technology changes so rapidly that the knowledge may become outdated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raising the spoon of soup (A) to the mouth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It pulls the cord (I). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are many ways of understanding, but a textbook is the best for deep integrated understanding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To jerk when the string (B) is pulled, throwing the cracker towards the parrot. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smartphones have greater memory, disk, and flash storage capacity and are easier to connect. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pendulum with the napkin wipes the users face. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain a log of file system changes, ensuring data consistency after a crash. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To load and initialize the operating system. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A process has its own memory space, while threads share the memory space of the process they belong to. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It selects processes from secondary storage to be loaded into memory. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows processes to access more memory than is physically available. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An interrupt generated when a process requests a page that is not currently in physical memory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A condition where the system spends more time swapping pages than executing processes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent processes from interfering with each other's memory and resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Designing and implementing systems to meet an organization's IT needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To optimize the system's performance and meet the organization's needs within budget. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potentially better performance at a lower cost. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Helping management make intelligent decisions about which computer systems to purchase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing insight into whether new technologies genuinely improve the organization's capabilities or are merely superficial upgrades. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making informed decisions about when and how to leverage these services effectively. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to read and understand technical specifications. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compiled languages are translated into machine code before execution, while interpreted languages are translated during execution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Methods for storing and organizing files on a drive.

Divisions of a hard drive used for organizing data.

Instances of running programs in an operating system.

Lightweight processes that share resources within a program.

The method used by the OS to decide which process runs at what time.

Technique that allows the computer to use hard drive space as additional memory.

Occur when a program accesses a page that is not in memory.

Excessive paging that significantly slows down the system.

A method that combines various disciplines for better understanding.

A digital version of a printed textbook that serves similar functions.

Systems that manage and provide information using technology.

The ability to adjust to new technologies and methods in IT.

The structure and operation of digital computers and devices.

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

The process of collecting and measuring data.

The fast-paced changes in computer technology over time.

A person who assesses content for accuracy and clarity.

A formal expression of gratitude in publications.

Feedback aimed at improving a product or work.

The phase where content is reviewed and refined.

A group responsible for the publishing aspects of a book.

Individuals who evaluate content to ensure quality.

Supplementary content that supports the main material.

The process of ensuring a product meets certain standards.

Nested loops can run faster with reversed index variables.

Compiled languages like C++ run faster than interpreted languages like BASIC.

The layout of a program affects its runtime efficiency significantly.

Systems architects design systems to meet IT needs efficiently.

Choosing computer components requires balancing cost and capabilities.

Deciding between mainframes and blade servers involves efficiency and cost considerations.

Distinguishing between minor obsolescence and significant technological advances is crucial.

Reading technical specifications helps in selecting the right computer systems.

A collection of commands that a processor can execute, nearly unchanged since the 1950s.

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources, developed in the 1960s.

A visual way for users to interact with a computer, based on designs from the 1960s.

New technologies are built on foundational concepts developed decades ago.

Basic knowledge of how computers function, including hardware and software components.

The process of creating the instruction set that dictates how machine-level instructions are executed.

The ways in which computers communicate and share data.

An invention that automates the process of wiping your mouth after eating.

An American cartoonist known for creating complex machines to perform simple tasks.

A swinging device used in the napkin's operation to wipe the chin.

A large spoon used for serving soup.

The sequence of actions initiated by pulling the string.

A small baked snack that is thrown in the narrative.

The parrot's action of jumping after the tossed cracker.

Substituting the napkin with a harmonica for post-meal entertainment.