Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#1151] A sizeable geographical area with communication based on the telephone system is though as
Correct Answer

(B) Wide area network

Explanation

Solution: A wide area network is a telecommunications network or computer network that extends over a large geographical distance/place. Wide area networks are often established with leased telecommunication circuits.

[#1152] A Winchester disk is a
Correct Answer

(A) Disk Stack

Explanation

Solution: A Winchester disk is a Disk Stack. Another term for hard disk drive. The term Winchester comes from an early type of disk drive developed by IBM that had 30 MB of fixed storage and 30 MB of removable storage; so its inventors called it a Winchester in honor of its 30-30 rifle.

[#1153] Which one of the following is the first second-generation computer?
Correct Answer

(A) IBM 7090

Explanation

Solution: The IBM 7090 is a second-generation transistorized version of the earlier IBM 709 vacuum tube mainframe computer that was designed for "large-scale scientific and technological applications".

[#1154] Which of the following is not a factor affecting the processing capability or performance of a PC system?
Correct Answer

(B) The revolutions per minute of the printer disk

Explanation

Solution: Short for revolutions per minute, RPM is used to help determine the access time on computer hard drives. RPM is a measurement of how many revolutions a computer's hard drive makes in a single minute. The higher the RPM, the faster the data will be accessed.

[#1155] Condensing output data to exhibit specific information is
Correct Answer

(D) Summarising

Explanation

Solution: 1) Condensing output data to exhibit specific information is Summarizing. 2) Conceptual artwork using automatic summarization software in Microsoft Word 2008. 3) One of the most important aspects of reading for academic study is reading so you can make use of the ideas of other people.