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Computer Terminology
Questions and answers about different terms related to computers, as well as computer language that is popularly used today.
11,612 Questions
Should you delete system32 to speed up your computer?
NO, system 32 is your computer's operating system. if you delete your system 32, you might as well buy another computer.
Difference of cache memory and normal memory?
A cache memory is a component that stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster. The data that is stored within a cache might be values that have been computed earlier or duplicates of original values that are stored elsewhere.
Primary memory (often referred to simply as memory) is the only one directly accessible to the CPU. The CPU continuously reads instructions stored there and executes them as required. Any data actively operated on is also stored there in uniform manner. RAM is one commonly used primary memory.
What is resolution in computer graphics?
The resolution of an image in computer graphics refers to the pixel density of said image. For instance, older monitors used 800x600 often times. This means that for every 4 pixels in the horizontal direction, there are 3 in the vertical. This is where the aspect ratio comes from, which for an 800x600 resolution, is 4:3. The higher the value of the resolution, the more pixels there are per area of the image or screen, which means that there is more potential for fine detail, and on most systems means a crisper image. If you want to read more, check out the Wikipedia entry about display resolutions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_resolution
What does cam stand for in technology is
Cam can mean many things such as camera, computer aided manufacturing, camcorder, camouflage, cell adhesion molecule or certified apartment manager.
* Added - CAM is used in engineering and manufacturing technologies to refer to Computer Aided Manufacturing, or, Modeling and is often teamed with CAD, for Computer Aided Design. CAD CAM is the typical technology today for developing a new product and takes it from an idea to a product or product component very quickly.
What does de stand for at the end of a URL?
Deutschland. When you see "de", that means the web site is hosted by a German service provider.
What are Limitations of cache Memory?
size. cache memory is situated on the CPU, and stores recently used data, in case the CPU needs again soon. cache memory is many, many times faster than RAM, just RAM is much faster than the HD.
What is the main advantage of the Asynchronous bus over synchronous bus?
As far as I can tell, an asynchronous bus is generally considered slower in performance to a synchronous one. However, it has two useful advantages:
* An asynchronous bus allows a device to send or receive data payloads which are of varying sizes. Compare an internal bus, such as PCI, where two devices exchange data in blocks of 32 or 64 bits per clock cycle, and an asynchronous bus, such as USB 2.0, where two devices exchange data packets of up to 1024 bytes.
* As it is not bound by a clock cycle, an asynchronous bus allows a relatively slow input/output device to communicate at its own speed - that is, to take its time to find, read and prepare the information it needs to send, or to store the information received and prepare itself for the next incoming portion. When those two are taken into account, an assumption can be made that an asynchronous bus implementation would not require as high precision as a synchronous one to achieve stable, reliable transfers, although I'm not sure if this is actually true.
Hope I am correct and this helps.
Is data different from information?
yes Sorry, I must disagree. DATA is simply a known quantity or quality of something. Examples are RED, 14, and Kalamazoo. Information is what you have when you examing a piece of data in context, or assemble enough data to arrive at a conclusion. The answer to the question, "What is one of the primary colors?" is RED - that whole structure, the question (context) and the answer (RED) are INFORMATION. It is a subtle, yet important difference. DATA is meaningless without context. Information (to a certain extent) is meaningless without Knowledge (what to DO with that information.)
processor utilization is the average fraction of time during which the processor is busy, we mean that the processor is either executing the user processes or operating system processes. processor utilization is generally measured by using a NULL process that runs when no other process is running. process utilization should range from 40% to 90%.
How many typed words in 1 megabyte?
1 megabyte = 1,048,576 bytes
1 word = 2 bytes
1,048,576 / 2 = 524,288
524,288 words make one megabyte
What is the difference between a CD and a CD-Recordable?
A normal CD can have information recorded onto it once only. A CD Recordable can have information added to it after the original recording has been made
Which two statements describe the FTP protocol?
The FTP client initiates the transfer of data when using a passive data connection.
It requires two connections between client and server.
In the following order, you:- # Charge yah lazar. # Say The following words in a deep growling voice "IMMA FIRIN MAH LAZAAAAA!!!!" # Open Your mouth. # Say "BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!" And a MASSIVE LAZAR should annhialate anything in your path! # Enjoy the feeling of killing those you hate. # Have lulz
Why 160 gb hdd does not show full space after formatting?
You cannot because it's caused by the difference between systems based on 8 (which hard drive manufactures are using) and 10 (which we use everyday). It's a sort of commercial trick.
What is bigger than a Saganbyte?
PiB(Pijabyte)= 1024 SB
AB(Alphabyte)= 1024 PiB
KB(kryatbyte)= 1024 AB
You can go on and on but none of us alive will ever see a geopbyte of memory.
it's quite simple to deduct, the byte scale goes up like this:
103
106
to 1024 which is a yottabyte, just keep it up by 3 to saganbyte and you'll get the result
Depending on the computer you have, there may or may not be a way to check grammar. I'm trusting that you have a grammar-check enabled computer. If you open up the application you use for text, documents, etc., there should be a toolbar. The toolbar is always full of options to make your text the way you want it. I mean really, the possibilities are close to endless. It's glorified with tools to help you, preclassified. If you have a computer like mine, there should be a section in the toolbar titled spelling/grammar. Open that up and wherever you would usually find the spell check tool, grammar check should also be available.
BEFORE:
I stare at what looks like a alligator.
AFTER:
I stare at what looks like an alligator.
Hope this helps!
When using group policy on a computer in a workguop which type of configuration do you use?
from CompTIA A+ Guide to managing & maintaining your PC. (pg 650) - For a standalone computer or a computer in a workgroup, to control the computer for all users, use Computer Configuration instead of User Configuration to implement Group Policy settings.
A: Computer Configuration
Yes, computer is a Dull machine, because it can only do certain thing for what it is programmed.
What is the interface technology of computer?
Interfaces come in three types: Networks Peripherials People These are generally called LAN's (Local area network) Interfaces or sometimes NIC's Network "Interface" Cards.
System I/O ports, like Rs-232 serial "interfaces" or USB and Firewire. people "interface" with a computer via the mouse, keyboard and the GUI or the Graphical User "interface" i.e. Windows. E
minicomputer are smaller than mainframe general purpose computer, and give computing power without adding the prohibitive expenses associated with larger systems.
microcomputers are even smaller than minicomputers. the computer you are using to read this is almost certainly a microcomputer.
What is the difference between architecture and structure in computer science?
Judging by your question I can try to answer with the following: I believe what you are referring to would be the Computer's "Form Factor" that will determine what parts and/or components you can install in a particular CPU case. The form factor does control how you would organize the parts, it dictates the architecture, and what hardware you are allowed to install. Some form factors are:AT/Baby AT, ATX, LPX, BTX, NLX. The most common used today would be ATX.
To over-simplify things:
Computer Architecture is the idea which specifies how the different parts should work together, and how they should work individually. Computer Organization is the plan for implementing the ideas in the Architecture. The Computer Hardware is what results from implementing these.
