TUP Vision, Mission & COS Goals
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What is the primary mission of TUP according to P.D.No. 1518?

  • To focus solely on theoretical research in engineering.
  • To supply higher education in industries and technology. (correct)
  • To offer vocational training exclusively in the arts.
  • To provide basic education for all students.

    • Which of the following best describes the vision of TUP?

  • A university that only offers technical courses.
  • An institution primarily aimed at producing local craftsmen.
  • A premier state university recognized for excellence in engineering and technology. (correct)
  • A leading educational institution with a focus on humanities.

    • What happens to a student after two consecutive absences from a subject?

  • They are eligible for a make-up class.
  • They will receive a warning before any action is taken.
  • They will be dropped from the subject. (correct)
  • Their grades will be averaged for final evaluation.

    • What must a student provide to avoid being dropped from a subject after two absences?

    <p>An excuse letter with a photocopy of a parent or guardian's ID.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of the College of Science at TUP?

    <p>To prepare scientifically literate individuals for global competitiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary function of smartphones in education?

    <p>Accessing web pages and Internet content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is commonly used to access the internet on campus?

    <p>Wireless hotspots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does distance learning differ from traditional classroom settings?

    <p>Students participate from various locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of mobile devices in education?

    <p>Ability to communicate and access resources on the go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a part of off-site communications?

    <p>Computers used in traditional classrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application is typically associated with consumer kiosks?

    <p>ATM transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system allows students to access the internet from anywhere on campus?

    <p>Campus wireless hotspots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of mobile devices according to their usage in education?

    <p>Allowing constant access to resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of solid-state drives (SSDs) compared to magnetic hard drives?

    <p>Less power consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which recording technology increases capacity and reliability by placing bits upright?

    <p>Perpendicular magnetic recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is essential for improving system performance in magnetic hard drives?

    <p>Disk cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of external hard drives?

    <p>To transport and back up data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hard drive combines magnetic disks and flash memory?

    <p>Solid-State Hybrid Drive (SSHD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is disk access time lower in solid-state drives than in magnetic hard drives?

    <p>SSDs have no moving parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What storage capacity range do most tablets typically have?

    <p>16 GB to 128 GB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) primarily used for?

    <p>To increase data storage density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of external hard drive is typically smaller and more portable?

    <p>Portable external hard drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major disadvantage do magnetic hard drives have compared to solid-state drives?

    <p>Longer access times due to moving parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of cloud storage?

    <p>It is accessed via the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about cloud storage applications is true?

    <p>They are increasingly used for backup purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using multiple high-speed hard drives in a storage server?

    <p>It allows for greater data redundancy and performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connections do storage servers typically utilize?

    <p>Fast Fibre Channel or iSCSI connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of smart cards?

    <p>Storing prepaid amounts or personal information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much data can a typical smart card store?

    <p>Approximately 64 KB or less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons businesses are increasingly using cloud storage?

    <p>To reduce reliance on hardware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes a storage server from a typical NAS?

    <p>Storage servers have larger configurations and may include multiple drawers of hard drives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a '1' when data is recorded on an optical disc?

    <p>The transition between a pit and a land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which optical disc format can be erased and rewritten multiple times?

    <p>DVD-RW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard size of a typical optical disc?

    <p>120 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the capacity of different types of optical discs?

    <p>BD discs have capacities up to 128 GB with the BDXL standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is used in rewritable optical discs to allow data erasure?

    <p>Phase change technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major advantage of using optical discs for data storage?

    <p>Large data capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which format refers to a disc that is permanently written with data and cannot be reused?

    <p>CD-R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes dual-layer discs from single-layer discs?

    <p>They can hold more data due to additional layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an optical drive?

    <p>To read and write data on optical discs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External optical drives commonly connect to devices through which type of port?

    <p>USB port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    TUP Vision & Mission

    • TUP aspires to be a leading state university with excellence in engineering and technology education, comparable to top universities in ASEAN.
    • TUP provides higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological, and professional education and training in industries and technology.
    • TUP leads in applied research, developmental studies in technical, industrial, and technological fields, and promotes technology transfer in rural communities.

    COS Goals & Policies

    • College of Science (COS) aims to graduate students who are fully integrated individuals, scientifically literate and technically competent.
    • These graduates will assume leadership roles in the country's scientific and technological development for the betterment of human well-being and environmental quality.
    • Two consecutive absences without a valid excuse letter and a photocopy of a parent/guardian ID will result in being dropped from the subject.

    Computing Devices

    • SMARTPHONES: Used for web access, email, movies, music, apps, games, photos, and calls
    • Computing Devices In Education:
      • COMPUTER LABS & CLASSROOMS: Provide access to computers and the internet for student use.
      • CAMPUS WIRELESS HOTSPOTS: Allow students to access the internet and campus resources from various locations.
      • DISTANCE LEARNING: Enables students to study remotely from locations other than a traditional classroom.
    • Off-Site Communications: Portable devices record, access, or transmit data for communication purposes.
    • Computing Devices on the Go: Encountered in daily life for various purposes such as ATM transactions, POS systems, self-checkout systems, and consumer authentication systems.

    Mobile Devices

    • Enable communication and internet access while on the go.
    • Used when devices are physically damaged or malfunctioning.
    • Data backup is crucial to prevent data loss.

    Storage Devices

    • Solid-State Drives (SSDs):
      • Use flash memory technology for data storage.
      • Utilize less power and lack moving parts, resulting in faster performance than magnetic hard drives.
      • Often used in netbooks, mobile devices, and portable devices.
    • Solid-State Hybrid Drives (SSHDs):
      • Combine magnetic disks and flash memory.
      • Store frequently accessed data in flash memory for enhanced performance.
      • Offer a balance between SSD speed and HDD affordability.
    • Internal and External Hard Drives:
      • Internal hard drives: Permanent storage devices located inside the system unit.
      • External hard drives: Transport large amounts of data, facilitate backups, and provide extra storage.
    • Hard Drive Speed and Disk Caching:
      • Disk access time: Time required for a hard drive to read or write data.
      • Disk Cache: Memory used with magnetic hard drives to improve system performance.
      • RAM-based disk cache: Located inside the hard drive case to boost performance and conserve battery life.

    Optical Discs

    • Optical discs: Thin circular plastic discs read and written to using laser beams.
    • Used for software delivery, data storage, music, photos, and videos.
    • Optical Drives: Read optical discs, with compatibility determined by the type of optical disc used.
    • Burning: The process of recording data onto an optical disc.
    • Optical Disc Shapes, Sizes, and Capacities:
      • Standard size: 120-mm (4.7 inches)
      • Mini discs: Smaller (approx. 3 inches)
      • Discs can theoretically be made in various shapes but patent battles limit availability.
    • Major advantage of optical discs: Large capacity.
    • CD discs (single-layer): 700 MB
    • DVD discs (single-layer): 4.7 GB, (dual-layer): 8.5 GB
    • BD discs (single-layer): 25 GB, (dual-layer): 50 GB
    • BDXL standard: Uses multiple layers to increase capacity to 128 GB.
    • Ultra HD Blu-ray discs: Hold up to 100 GB and deliver Ultra HD (4K) quality.

    Types of Optical Discs

    • Read-Only Optical Discs (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, BD-ROM): Data is permanently written and cannot be erased.
    • Recordable Optical Discs (CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R): Can be written to once but cannot be erased.
    • Rewritable Optical Discs (CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, BD-RE): Can be written to, erased, and overwritten repeatedly.

    Cloud Storage

    • Cloud storage (online storage): Accessed via the Internet.
    • Cloud applications (Flickr, Facebook, Google Docs): Applications accessed and stored on a remote server.
    • Online storage sites (Box, Dropbox, OneDrive): Platforms for storing and accessing files online.
    • Benefits of cloud storage:
      • Increased importance due to the rise of web-based applications.
      • Convenient for backup purposes.
      • File synchronization between PCs and online storage.
      • Offers free and business-grade cloud storage options.

    Storage Systems for Large Computer Systems

    • Storage Server: Contains multiple high-speed hard drives.
    • Larger than typical NASs: Network Attached Storage, typically used for smaller storage needs.
    • Drawers of hard drives: Provide scalability, allowing for increased storage capacity.
    • Fast Fibre Channel or iSCSI connections: Ensure efficient data transfer.
    • Magnetic and/or SSD drives: Offer a combination of storage technologies for optimal performance.

    Smart Cards

    • Credit card-sized devices containing computer circuitry (processor, memory, and storage).
    • Store small amounts of data (approx. 64 KB or less).
    • Commonly used for holding prepaid digital cash and personal information.

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    This quiz focuses on the vision and mission of TUP as a leading state university in engineering and technology education. It also covers the goals and policies of the College of Science regarding student development and leadership roles in scientific and technological advancements. Test your understanding of TUP's commitment to education and research!

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