Unit 6 - Describing Performance

A location where a user can access a computer system...

• mainframe

• terminal

• computer

The software ensures systems can access each ________ quickly.

• rate

• resource

A unit that measures the rate the of information transmission...

• data compression

• bandwidth

• bit/s

Installing faster processors will improve the computer's ________.

• response time

• availability

A process that restores compressed informationto its original size...

• compression rate

• data transmission

• data decompression

A measure of how quickly a computer transmits information...

• data transmission

• bandwidth

• response time

The frequent power outages decrease the system's __________.

A process that reduces the size of information...

The exchange of information between computers...

• data transmission

• bandwidth

• decompression

The new cables should improve the _____ of data transmission.