ITE111LAB activity

1. BOOTING - is a bootstrapping process that starts operating systems when the user turns on a computer system.
2. GUI - is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and office equipment .

3. LINUX - is a computer operating system which is based on free and open source software.

4. MACINTOSH OS - is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. (formerly Apple Computer, Inc.) for their Macintosh line of computer systems. The Macintosh user experience is credited with popularizing the graphical user interface.
5.MS-DOS - is an operating system for x86-based personal computers.

6. MULTITASKING - is a method where multiple tasks, also known as processes, share common processing resources such as a CPU.
7. NOS - is the software that runs on a server and enables the server to manage data, users, groups, security, applications, and other networking functions.

8. OS - is software, consisting of programs and data, that runs on computers, manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for execution of various application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system.

9. SYSTEM SOFTWARE - is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software.

10. APPLICATION SOFTWARE - is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks.

11. UNIX - is a multitasking, multi-user computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT and T employees at Bell Labs, including Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe Ossanna.

12. UTILITY PROGRAMS - is a kind of system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize and maintain the computer. A single piece of utility software is usually called a utility or tool.

13. WINDOWS - is a transparent or a translucent opening in a wall or door that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound.

14. WINDOWS CE - is an operating system developed by Microsoft for embedded system. Windows CE is a distinct operating system and kernel, rather than a trimmed-down version of desktop Windows.

 15. WINDOWS MOBILE -  is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft that was used in smartphones and mobile device, but by 2011 was rarely supplied on new phones.


DIFFERENTIATE ;

                                                  Mac OS vs. Windows vs. Unix

Comparisons between the Microsoft Windows and Linux computer operating system are a long-running discussion topic within the personal computer industry. Linux and Microsoft Windows differ in philosophy, cost, versatility and stability, with each seeking to improve in their perceived weaker areas.

IT111-LAB exercise

1. Students use a search engine to find information about who invented the microprocessor.

   Ans.  

    A microprocessor is a small, electronic device that has the capability to perform all of the functions that a central processing unit (CPU) performs, yet only on a smaller scale. The microprocessor was first invented by a Chief Technical Officer at Intel by the name of  Marcian  Edward Ted Hoff, Jr, better known as Ted Hoff.

2. Students investigate the computer’s power management settings and create a report on what they discover.

    Ans.

      Power management technology was developed for personal computers (PCs) and monitors to reduce energy consumption when they are not in active use. In addition to the environmental benefits of reduced energy consumption, power management can improve equipment reliability by reducing waste heat. First developed for laptop computers, power management is now common in desktop PCs. As of early 1996, the EPA estimates that upwards of 70% of all new PCs and nearly 100% of all PC monitors sold have power management capability.

3. Create a list of components and features that the student should consider when purchasing a computer. They then explain why they made these selections.

   Ans. 

    Case

   Mother Boar 

   CPU(central processing unit)

   RAM (Random Access Memory

   Disk controlle 

   Hard Disk Drive 

   Floppy Disk Drive

   Video Display Adapter  

    Monitor 

   Input Device  

   Modem
   Printer
   Optional Equipment

4. Students are  to prepare a report on solid-state storage and how it works.

   Ans.

     Solid-state storage is a nonvolatile, removable storage medium that employs integrated circuits (IC's) rather than magnetic or optical media. It is the equivalent of large-capacity, nonvolatile memory .

5. Students are to investigate teleconferencing technology.
   Ans.

      Teleconferencing technology gives businesses the ability to have meetings over long distances, conduct business briefings, employee training sessions, workshops, seminars, lectures and more between individuals who might not otherwise be able to easily get together.

6. Students are to compare solid-state storage to magnetic and optical storage media. They are to express an opinion indicating whether they think solid-state storage will replace the other types of storage.
    Ans.

      Solid state storage can achieve input and output data rates far greater than conventional, magnetic storage devices such as hard disk drives.

     Magnetic storage uses different patterns of  magnetization  in a magnetizable material to store data and is a form of nonvolatile memory.

    Optical storage is a term from engineering referring to the storage of data on an optically readable medium.Optical storage differs from other data storage techniques that make use of other technologies such as magnetism or semiconductors.

MY GOD IS STRONG

i am weak but my GOD is  strong.

i don't have all but i have HIM.

and though i'm tired,i know HE's not
tired of LOVING me.

and it is enough inspiration for me
to face each DAY.

someone imperfect LOVED by
a perfect GOD.