...Chapter 2: Hardware & Software 1. Choosing the right computer hardware requires understanding its relationship to the information system and _____ of the organization. a.|growth|c.|structure| b.|business plan|d.|needs| 2. Each central processing unit consists of two primary elements: the arithmetic/logic unit and the _____ unit. a.|memory|c.|control| b.|input/output|d.|ALU| 3. A type of memory whose contents are not lost if the power is turned off is said to be _____. a.|multicore|c.|RAM| b.|nonvolatile|d.|none of the above| 4. _____ is the use of a collection of computers, often owned by many people or different organizations, to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem. a.|cloud computing|c.|parallel computing| b.|grid computing|d.|none of the above| 5. RAID storage devices provide organizations with data storage that is _____. a.|fault tolerant|c.|extremely low cost| b.|exceedingly fast|d.|unlimited in storage capacity| 6. A(n) _____ uses computer servers, distributed storage devices, and networks to tie everything together. a.|digital video disk|c.|storage area network| b.|virtual tape|d.|RAID storage device| 7. The _____ is an advanced optical disk technology still in development that would store more data than even the Blu-ray optical disk system. a.|holographic versatile disc|c.|RAID storage device| b.|virtual tape|d.|CD-ROM R/W| 8. _____ are frequently used to capture input in standardized...
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...company’s computer systems are software and hardware. Depending on the type of company, their software and hardware may be high-end, or low-end. In regards to my company, I usually use high-end software and hardware. Running an online retail store requires the use of many programs at once. Although running an online store might not seem like much work, it requires a great deal of attention. Using high-end hardware and software places my company at an advantage. According to Technology Guide 1: Computer Hardware, the author states, “In many industries, exploiting computer hardware is a key to achieving competitive advantage” (Rainer & Cegielski, 2011, Technology Guide 1: Computer Hardware). Business System Specifications In regard to my company’s personal computing software and hardware, we use several devices that run off different applications. One of the hardware devices we use is a phone system called MagicJack. “Magicjack is a device about the size of your thumb which plugs into a USB drive in your computer” (Block, 2010, para. How does the magic work?). This hardware device requires a software application to be installed on our computers that enable a phone to be connected to receive phone-calls. Whenever a customer calls our toll-free number, a dial-pad appears on our screens with the caller’s I.D. displayed. We can either pick up the phone or click ignore on the screen if we are busy. The phone-call is then routed to our voicemail. The software for this device has automatic...
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...Hardware and Software Name Professor Name Name of Class Hardware and Software Here at Enterprises we are a shipping and receiving company. We sell just about everything; we are a middleman company for several online stores. When you purchase products online like a DVD the company you purchase through invoices Enterprises and we ship the product via UPS to you. At Enterprises the Hardware we use a basic Dell Computers running Windows XP. We have about thirty computers in the warehouse and offices. We use Telzall scanning devices to scan and keep track of all merchandise in the warehouse. Without the proper hardware and software tools, the job of keeping track of tens of thousands of products would be a much more time consuming, and need many more employees to accomplish correctly. Hardware and Software The software we use here at D & G Enterprises is the most important part of smooth operations. The software we use was created for us at Enterprises. The system is called SMART it connects all of our databases together. The SMART system makes easy access to any database through, one of the dell computers or through the handheld Telzall scanners. The SMART system runs the time clocks to keep track of all employee hours. First you scan in your ID badge in to the time clock provided on the wall next to all exits. Once you are scanned in to the SMART system you are allowed to log in to the database and access information you need to perform your...
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...Hardware Hardware is the physical components that make up the electronic devices for example keyboards, mice, monitors etc. One main difference between hardware and software is that hardware can be touched and software cannot. RAM RAM is an acronym for Random Access Memory. It is a type of memory that is most commonly found in computers and other devices such as printers. There are two types of RAM. Dynamic RAM and static RAM. The two types of RAM differ in the technology they use to hold data, with DRAM being the more common type. In terms of speed, SRAM is faster. DRAM needs to be refreshed thousands of times per second while SRAM does not need to be refreshed, which is what makes it faster than DRAM. Flash cards A flash card is a small data storage device that uses a flash memory chip to store data. Flash cards can be quite small in size, with a capacity of a few gigabytes of storage. The memory in these cards is non-volatile, so it does not require a power source to remain intact. Graphics tablet A graphics tablet is a piece of a hardware that is a computer input device. It allows you to make hand drawn images similar to that of a pencil and paper. It consists of a touch screen tablet and a stylus to draw. Monitor A monitor is like a small version of a TV. It displays the user interface and open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer. Older computer monitors used Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) which made them large and heavy. Modern monitors are...
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...Hardware and Software Your Name Date Class Name Teacher’s name The system that best resembles the hardware and software used at the nursing home located in PA that I used to work for is the Power Macintosh 9500. According to Wikipedia.org, the system was sold between 1995 through 1997 and has the following hardware installed, “It was powered by a PowerPC 604processor, a second-generation PowerPC chip which was faster than the earlier PowerPC 601 chip. The 180MP and 200 used the enhanced PowerPC 604e processor. The CPU was connected via a daughterboard, and so could be swapped easily. Available were single-processor cards ranging from 120 to 200 MHz, and a dual processor card with two 180 MHz CPUs. It was the first Macintosh to use the PCI standard, with six PCI slots available, with one always needed for the graphics card.” The exact breakdown of system hardware can be seen at the Apple website at the following link, http://support.apple.com/kb/SP492. The overall operations of the system are great for its age and can even be enhanced with a new program entitled “Leopard” (also available from Apple) that could help the overall performance of the system and was actually the oldest model that is compatible with that program. As for the software, we all know that there are significant differences between workgroup, personal, and enterprise uses such differences can be seen with the different programs each use has to offer, some examples of the differences are business...
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...Hardware and Software The United States Army uses share folders within their network so that multiple personnel can gain access to forms or regulations. The U.S. military has a contract with Dell Computers to supply the Army with computer systems that all have the same amount of memory and processing speed. The computers all need to be equipped with software that will allow soldiers to use their common access cards, or CACs, to securely log on to military programs such as Army Knowledge Online. Workgroup The software that is offered on most military computer systems is the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which is the only system that is compatible with the common access card software at this time. The main computer in use in the military is the Dell laptop, which is portable and lightweight. The Dell laptop offers the fastest CPU (central processing unit) at the time of manufacturing and around four gigs of memory. The computer is also equipped with three to four USB (universal serial bus) ports for devices such as an additional common access card reader or a wireless mouse. The computers are all networked together for faster file sharing options and provide the ability to save files and regulations to a share folder. The information technology specialists for each battalion regulate how the computers are used by blocking sites from the network. The military computers also record a log of each common access card that is used to log into the systems, which allows...
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...Hardware and Software Paper CIS 205 Hardware and software play a very important role in business today and if combined together they can support personal, workgroup, and enterprise computing. In my organization we use Windows based computers for each workstation in each respective location. With the appropriate hardware networking the computers together, we are able to communicate through our network. In this case, we are a small business so we followed the steps necessary to map drives together in the various locations. The hardware needed for our network is a modem, router, Ethernet cables, external hard drives, and power supplies. The software we use to run our network is Windows. When used together this hardware and software help us operate our organization efficiently by easily sending and receiving information. We are able to navigate to any computer’s information in our company through this network. As a design, printing, and embroidery company, we use many online applications to help support and organize our information. The majority of our incoming business comes from the internet. I use an online application called Oss designer to download customer art, organize customers data, and obtain the necessary information from a customer to get the job done. We also use the Oss software to obtain payments for our services. In order to track customers we use an invoice and customer tracking program called Quickbooks. This software enables us to easily create invoices...
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...HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PAPER Hardware and Software Paper Nathen Hill University of Phoenix Introduction Here at D & G Inc. we are a shipping and receiving company. We sell just about everything, we are a middle man company for several online stores. When you purchase a products online like a DVD the company you purchase through invoices D & G Inc. and we ship the product via UPS to you. At D & G Inc. the Hardware we use a basic Dell Computers running Windows XP. We have about thirty computers in the warehouse and offices. We use Telzall scanning devices to scan and keep track of all merchandise in the warehouse. Without the proper hardware and software tools, the job of keeping track of tens of thousands of products would be a much more time consuming, and need many more employees to accomplish correctly . Hardware and Software The software we use here at D & G Inc. is the most important part of smooth operations. The software we use was created for us at D & G Inc. The system is called SMART it connects all of our databases together. The SMART system makes easy access to any database through, one of the dell computers or through the handheld Telzall scanners. The SMART system runs the time clocks to keep track of all employee hours. First you scan in your ID badge in to the time clock provided on the wall next to all exits. Once you are scanned in to the SMART system you are allowed to log in to the database...
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...Essay question: “What factors does a business manager need to consider when thinking about purchasing hardware or software?” I. INTRODUCTION: Nowadays, the knowledge-based economy is a main trend. So Information Technology has developed with excellent momentum and the computer made the important role in that place. The information system is a configuration of five components: Hardware, Software, Data, Personnel and Procedures, which can help businesses achieve their goals and objectives. Due to that, implementing or changing business systems/software is a huge step for businesses of any size. Whether they move up from basic business system or entry level accounting software, it is essential for business owners to do their research. Therefore, it is necessary for a business manager to consider many common factors when purchasing hardware or software. This essay will discuss key elements and information to make an effective decision of purchasing hardware/software. Firstly, it focuses on the key elements. Then, I will analyses the most important ones. II. MAIN FACTORS: Initially, what is the definition of hardware and software? Hardware is a comprehensive term and a collection of all of the physical elements of a computer. It contains of electronic components and store data according to instructions encoded in computer programs of software. The basic hardware categories are input, output, process and storage. Input devices are keyboard, mouse, UPC reader, microphone, or...
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...Identify hardware and software needed to secure your choice of networks against all electronic threats. Networking hardware is hardware that is used to help work stations connect to a server. Although there are many different kinds of hardware like bridges, network cards the networking hardware that I have chosen to use in within my company’s network are routers, firewalls and switches. Using both routers and firewalls will help protect not only wireless networks but also those networks that use Ethernet cabling. I chose this hardware because I felt that it’s the best hardware to use when keeping my company’s network safe. The software that I have chosen to use is McAfee Anti-virus security software. This software along with the firewall will keep my company’s network safe and secure. Routers along with firewalls are the top network security hardware needed when it comes to keeping a network almost if not all totally secure. The firewall blocks out any unwanted activity as well block hackers from possibly hacking into our networks and stealing important information that pertains to our company and its customers. Along with the router and firewall networking software also plays a major part. The software is what the firewall uses to create its security barrier over the network. McAfee is one of the top manufacturers when it comes to network security. This software enables the use of not only the internet’s firewall but also the ability to detect viruses, anti-spyware upon...
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...SECTION 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its memory. Input – accept data Processing – manipulate data Output – produce results from the processing Storage – store the data and results for future use HARDWARE Hardware is the physical parts of the computer. There are five main components: 1. Central Processing Unit 2. Primary Storage devices 3. Secondary Storage devices 4. Input Devices 5. Output Devices 1. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is also known as the processor. It is the brain of the computer and converts data into information. CPU speed is measured in Hertz. 1 hertz = 1 clock cycle/machine instruction per second 1 Kilohertz (KHz) = 1000 Hz 1 Megahertz (MHz) = 1000 KHz = 1 000 000 Hz (1 million) 1 Gigahertz (GHz) = 1000 MHz = 1 000 000 000 Hz (1 billion) A CPU with speed of 1 GHz can execute 1 billion machine instructions per second. There are two main parts of the CPU: A: Control unit – This controls the sequencing of operations of the CPU by fetching and decoding instructions and coordinating the input and output devices. B: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) – This manipulates the data. It performs arithmetic operations (including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication and logical operations (including reasoning and performing the comparisons necessary to make decisions). 2. Main Memory/Immediate Access Storage (IMAS)/Primary...
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...1. Why is a peer-to-peer architecture not desirable in a business environment? Peer-to-peer architecture is not desired in a business environment because it is difficult or impossible to establish centralized control to restrict inappropriate access and to ensue data integrity. 2. How many instructions can be executed by a single computer’s CPU at a time? A single CPU can only process one instruction at a time. 3. What are the 4 components of a computer system? Hardware, input devices, output devices, and software is all components of a computer system. 4. The hierarchical division of a complex system that contains additional subsystems into its component part is known as what? This hierarchical division is known as decomposition. 5. Explain what are bits and bytes within a computer’s memory structure? Bits and bytes are memory that holds different patterns. Each digit in a binary number is known as a bit. 6. What is the function of computer software? Data that provides the instructions for telling a computer what to do and how to do it. 7. Explain the function of I/O components and give at least three examples. Input components- Keyboard, mouse, CD/DVD, mic Output components- Speaker, printer, monitor, usb devices 8. What is the area along the boundary of a system that links the system’s components to the surrounding environment called? The area along the boundary of a system that links the system’s components to the surrounding environment...
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...Hardware |Qty |Specifications |Price |Cost | | |WS(Computers) |60 |CPU: Intel® Core™ I3-530 |Php 21,599.00 |Php. 1,225095,940.00 | | | |Motherboard: ECS H55 | | | | | |Memory: Kingston 2GB DDR3 | | | | | |Harddrive: Western Digital 320 GB SATA | | | | | |Optical drive: LITE-ON 24X DVDRW | | | | | |Videocard: Intel® HD Graphics | | | | | |Chassis : V-SERIES W/ KSM | | | | | |AVR: DIAMOND | | | | | ...
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...Executive Summary Storage devices and backup media The storage is where we save or backup our files. The most common storage device and backup medias are: floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, optical drives, and removable storage devices. Motherboard components, types and features A motherboard is “a circuit board in a minicomputer or microcomputer through which all signals are directed.” The motherboard is one of the most important components of a computer. Power supplies types and characteristics The power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric energy to an electrical load. The power supply of a computer converts the alternating current to direct current. Purpose and characteristics of CPUs and their features The main purpose of the CPU is to control and direct all the activities of the computer using both external and internal buses. There are also many different types and features of CPUs. It is necessary to have a CPU for the computer to function. Cooling methods and devices As you continue to use the computer for long hours, it might heat up, so it is necessary to have a cooling fan, it helps the heat to travel away from the CPU to prevent it from overheating that may lead to some problems. Memory types, its characteristics and purposes The RAM or memory is a form of computer data storage. There are different types of memory. Some common types of memory are: DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM and DDR. Different display devices and their characteristics There...
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...Hardware and Software Paper Michelle Gonzalez CIS 205 August 22, 2011 Craig Berg Hardware and Software Paper Many companies rely on technological advancements to keep up with the business demands; almost every business has some sort of information system. Maintaining and upgrading hardware and software is not an easy especially if the company is fairly large. This past week I had the pleasure to sit down with my company’s IT guy and take a tour of his technological brain; needless to say that was a lot of information to take in. I currently work for Sears Holdings Corp. in the Contractor Services Group division; this division in houses several systems used as personal, workgroup, and enterprise levels. At a personal level each employee uses a PC preloaded with the necessary systems to assist our customers; our PC’s are running Windows XP and we recently upgraded to 19 inch flat panels. Our hardware is very basic and it needs a lot of improvement and/or upgrading to be up-to-date in today’s technology world . Each system is guarded with an enterprise ID given to the employee during the hiring and training process. For example, ServiceBench is one of the systems used to locate service and repairs orders, it shows who the assigned technician is, date of service, if parts have been order or if we have to replace the appliance. As a workgroup we have upgraded to a new a software system called Empower; this system replaced our PRIMS scheduling system. Empower...
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