Here are some 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
does a hard disk defragmenter do?
Answer: It
arranges data in order for faster reading.
Which
command can you use in Windows 7 to kill running processes?
Answer:
taskkill.exe (Use tasklist.exe to simply view the processes before using the
taskkill to kill them).
What
is the usual way to access Recovery Console?
Answer:
Booting from the Windows CD/DVD.
What
is the Windows 8 user interface based on?
Answer:
The Windows 8 user interface is based on Microsoft's Metro design language,
also more on typography than imagery.
What
is web caching?
Answer: It
is the storing of recent viewed or selected web pages for faster use the next
time it is viewed.
What
is the MBR on a PC hard disk?
Answer: MBR
means Master Boot Record; it is used for storing partition information and/or
startup information for the operating system.
What
is a disk sector on a hard disk?
Answer: A
disk sector is a physical storage area on a hard disk drive.
What
is FTP used for?
Answer: FTP
means File Transfer Protocol; it allows direct transfer and receiving of files
to/from a remote server. (Downloading/Uploading files from/to a web server).
What
is FAT32?
Answer: FAT
means File Allocation Table, it is a file system. The attached 32 shows that it
is a 32 bit file system.
What
is firewire used for?
Answer: Firewire
(IEEE1394) is a technology often used for transferring data to/from multimedia
devices such as digital camcorders. Some call it VISAFONE or OLD TECNO CHARGER
(The charging connector is called FIREWIRE)
What
does HTTP stand for?
Answer: HTTP
means Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, it is a data communication protocol used by
the internet.
What
is a Proxy?
Answer: A
proxy can be a software. It can be used to block certain data passing; that is
to restrict data received/transmitted from a computer/device. Proxy sits
between computers and servers.
What
does IP stands for?
Answer: IP
means Internet Protocol; it is used by the internet for sending data packets.
How
many bytes are in one kilobyte?
Answer: 1024
bytes
What
is boot sector?
Answer: The
boot sector is a part of a disk that contains information for the operating
system to start. Information from it is moved into the RAM to be used.
What
does IMAP stand for?
Answer: IMAP
means Internet Message Access Protocol, it is a protocol like POP (Post Office
Protocol) for writing and receiving emails.
What
does API stands for?
Answer:
Application Programming Interface, it provides an interface for developers to
interact with another application, websites, system etc. For example, an API
for google would allow google applications developed by third parties to
integrate correctly with google.
What
is an IRQ?
Answer:
IRQ means Interrupt Request, it is sent from a device to the microprocessor via
electrical signal. For example, when you connect a new device to a computer,
the IRQ is sent to the microprocessor. That is when you are able to see a
message showing a new device is found then installing without your permission.
What
is a jumper?
Answer: A
jumper is an electrical connector that allows certain settings to be changed
using a small device that joins pins together.
What
is memory leak?
Answer:
Memory leak is when a computer program does not release memory. This can cause
slowdown of a computer as the memory may remain unavailable until the computer
is powered down.
In
a laser printer, what does the imaging drum do?
Answer:
The imaging drum attracts toner and applies it to the paper. It becomes charged
in areas so that what is printed is first attracted onto the imaging drum and
then transferred to the paper.
What
is WINS?
Answer:
WINS means Windows Internet Name Service, it is a name service for NetBIOS.
What
does AMD stand for?
Answer:
AMD means Advanced Micro Devices. AMD are best known for their processors which
include the Athlon, Duron and Sempron.
What
is Device Manager?
Answer:
Device manager shows driver information and hardware status. It can also be
used for adjusting hardware including changing drivers.
What
is virtual disk?
Answer: A
virtual disk is not a physical storage device, and has no physical presence
(although a physical disk is needed to contain the virtual disk and its contents).
It is an emulation of a physical disk.
What
is used to develop Windows 8 store apps?
Answer:
WinRT, it is a short form of Windows Runtime.
Which
command in Windows 7 will open Task Manager?
Answer:
taskmgr, it provides control over running programs and processes.
What
is Fortran?
Answer:
Fortran was developed in 1950’s. The name stands for FORmula TRANslating
system. It is a scientific/mathematic programming language.
What
does HTML stands for?
Answer:
HTML means Hyper Text Markup Language, it is a programming language used to
code webpages and is understood by web browsers such as internet explorer.
What
might you use to connect and view the desktop of another windows computer?
Answer:
RDP, this stands for Remote Desktop Protocol. It allows remote connections to
networked PC’s and devices.
With
these questions and answers, I believe to have results to some of your thoughts
and questions…….cheers!!!!
Compiled
by: AdeDanCompTech
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