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Chapter 1 Study Guide
1.1.2 Local and Network Applications
Medical practice management tools, educational tools, and legal software are examples of
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A word processing software is an example of a local application because it is stored on the
of the computer. The application runs only on
.
1.2.1 Classes of Computers
The six different types of computers are:
1.
2.
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4.
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6.
1.2.3 Portable Devices
Laptops can be plugged into a docking station which allows the user to:
options.
1.2.2 Servers, Desktops and Workstations
The services provided by a server are often important and may need to be available to users at all times.
Servers, therefore, often contain
or
parts to prevent them from failing.
Servers are
Servers provide services to many end users or clients.
1.3.3 Measuring Speed, Resolution and Frequency
Computer processing speed is measured in
used in
and
1.4.1 Computer System
Advantages of purchasing a preassembled computer are:
1.
3.
2.
4.
1.4.2 Motherboard, CPU, and RAM
The
is the computer feature important in the determination of how many
simultaneous applications can be run.
The CPU, or processor, is the
It is the component that
of the computer system.
within the machine.
1.4.3 Adapter Cards
enable a computer system to
exchange information with other systems in another network on an Ethernet network.
1.4.4 Storage Devices
A hard disk drive is:
1.4.6 Cases and Power Supplies
A surge suppressor is
They are relatively
and
The UPS provides
to the system without interruption.
The backup power comes from a battery inside the UPS and can only power the computer system for a
short period of time. UPSs are designed to
provide the end-user with sufficient time to
should the main power fail.
1.5.1 Safety and Best Practices
A special wrist
is used to connect the technician to the computer case.
ensures that they both reach the same voltage potential and ESD is prevented.
and
opened by individuals with special training.
operate at dangerously high voltages and should only be
1.5.2 Installing Components and Verifying Operation
Newer components and operating systems are able to
system resources.
Things a service technician should do to solve the problem of when the peripheral device does not
function once connected and installed:
1. Verify that all cables have been properly:
2. Use the testing functionality feature to verify that:
The steps that should be performed when installing a peripheral device:
1.
2.
3.