Here are some other questions to
help you solve your computer problems, take your time to look through as you
might just find an answer to your long time question.
What
is Firmware?
Answer:
Firmware is a computer program stored permanently into a hardware device as a
Read Only Memory. For example, when you plug a new device into the computer and
it installed itself automatically without an attached device driver, it
contains a firmware in it such as a modem etc.
In
graphic design, graphics is inserted as what?
Answer:
Graphics is inserted as frame.
Who
is the father of computer?
Answer:
Charles Babbage was noted as the father of computer. He was recognized with the
invention of two computers which are ANALYTICAL ENGINE and DIFFERENCE MACHINE.
What
are java applets?
Answer: A
java applet is run from a web browser and is not a standalone application. For
example, it might be a clock display on a web page.
What
is worm?
Answer: A
worm is a malware which can spread itself without human actions. It can e-mail
itself using contacts stored on a computer, without the user even doing
anything.
In
order to use an extended desktop over two monitors, what is recommended for a
PC?
Answer: A
dual screen graphics card and extra monitor is necessary. The dual screen card
will allow two monitors to be connected and the display spanned over two
monitors.
Who
invented the WWW (World Wide Web)?
Answer:
Tim Berners Lee invented the www. He was a physicist and his invention 1990
increased the number of internet users.
What
is multitasking in an operating system?
Answer:
Multitasking is having multiple tasks running at once on a computer.
What
does MODEM stands for?
Answer: The
MODEM is known as a MODULATOR – DEMODULATOR. It converts the telephone signal
to internet packets and vice-versa.
What
is an SSID?
Answer:
SSID means Service Set Identification; it is a public name for a wireless
network. SSID is a name by which the wireless name can be addressed onto a
networked device.
What
is ARP?
Answer:
ARP means Address Resolution Protocol. It is a networking protocol, also a
command one would use in Windows 8 to view the ARP cache.
How
is data stored on a standard hard disk drive?
Answer:
Data is stored using magnetic charge. Magnetic charge is used to set each bit
ON or OFF (1 or 0). This is the data stored in its most basic form, and ‘on or
off’ is the only form of data a computer can actually understand, as it is, in
essence and electronic device.
What
does the command ‘Netstat-a’ do in Windows?
Answer: ‘Netstat-a’
shows all the connections to your computer including yourself. You can use it
to see if anyone else is connected to your computer too.
What
is multiboot?
Answer: Multiboot
means to boot to a choice of operating systems. Some users have the need to
boot from multiple operating systems. For example, Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11
What
does the Kernel of an operating system do?
Answer: The
Kernel is the lowest level of an operating system, and provides the core
functions of the operating system. The same kernel may be used in multiple
operating systems.
How
is data stored on a CD?
Answer:
The CD writer burns a small hole (bump) in the CD to represent a 1, and the
flat areas represent 0’s. These are read back when the laser shines on the disc
– if data is reflected (by a flat area) then the 0 is read. If there is a bump,
the laser is deflected elsewhere and a 1 is read.
What
might a checksum be used for?
Answer:
The checksum is used for checking file integrity. The checksum produced from
the original can be compared to the one in question. If the data is different,
the checksum will be different.
What
is changelog?
Answer:
Changelog is used to keep record of changes to data. It also track changes made
to the registry in Windows. A registry is where data is kept on a storage
device.
What
is DMA?
Answer:
DMA means Direct Memory Access; it allows data to be transferred to physical memory
(RAM), without being processed by the processor (CPU).
What
does RAID stands for?
Answer:
RAID means Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A RAID setup combines multiple
disk drives into one logical unit.
What
is SCCM?
Answer:
SCCM means System Center Configuration Manager. SCCM is a system management
product by Microsoft for managing multiple Windows based computer systems.
What
does COM stand for?
Answer:
COM means Component Object Model. It is used for developing software
components.
What
is the desktop heap?
Answer:
Desktop heap is an area of memory used for desktop elements. It is used to
store visual elements of the desktop for display.
What
is Telnet?
Answer:
Telnet is a commandline communication tool. It is used to remotely connect to
networked devices for administration purposes.
What
is EEPROM?
Answer:
EEPROM means Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. It is a
memory that can store information even when power is removed. For example, data
on a flash drive – it doesn’t require power to maintain the data. Therefore, it
is EEPROM.
What
does SONET stand for?
Answer:
SONET means Synchronous Optical NETworking. It is used to send multiple bit
streams over fibre optic cable.
What
is .net framework?
Answer:
.net framework is a software framework. It allows the smooth installation of
software on a computer. It was developed by Microsoft
What
does SQL stand for?
Answer:
SQL means Structured Query Language. It is used for querying databases to fetch
results.
What
is an argument?
Answer: An
argument is a value passed to a function. It can be any type of data the
function will allow such as an integer, string, floating point value, object
etc.
What
is a cluster?
Answer: A
cluster is a group of computers working together. Computers can work together
on certain tasks. They work in a cluster.
With
these questions and answers, I believe to have results to some of your thoughts
and questions…….cheers!!!!
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