Content area 7: Digital environments

What are the different types of physical computer systems? List any two.

• Personal computers, mobile devices, servers, smart/internet-enabled devices.

• Only software applications and cloud services.

• Web browsers and search engines.

• Programming languages and compilers.

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical computer system?

• Personal computer

• Mobile device

• Spreadsheet

• Server

Name two types of input devices used in physical computer systems.

• Keyboard, mouse (other valid answers: scanner, microphone, etc.)

• Monitor, printer

• Speaker, projector

• RAM, hard disk

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

• Processor

• Hard drive

• Output device

• Sensor

List any two functions of utility software in a computer system.

• Disk cleanup, antivirus protection (other valid answers: file management, backup, etc.)

• Playing music and videos, editing photos

• Designing websites, compiling code

• Sending emails, browsing social media

Which type of operating system allows multiple users to access the system at the same time?

• Batch operating system

• Multitasking/time-sharing operating system

• Real-time operating system

• Mobile operating system

What is the main purpose of code development tools such as IDEs and debuggers?

• To assist in writing, testing, and debugging code during software development.

• To design computer hardware components.

• To manage network security protocols.

• To create digital marketing strategies.

Explain one benefit and one drawback of using mobile devices in a business context.

• Benefit: Increased mobility and flexibility. Drawback: Security risks and potential for distraction.

• Benefit: Reduced communication. Drawback: Enhanced security.

• Benefit: Decreased productivity. Drawback: Improved collaboration.

• Benefit: Limited access to information. Drawback: Lower efficiency.

What is the main purpose of a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)?

• To improve data storage reliability and performance by combining multiple disk drives.

• To reduce the physical size of disk drives.

• To increase the cost of data storage systems.

• To make data storage slower and less efficient.

Which of the following offers no data redundancy?

• RAID 1

• RAID 5

• RAID 10

• RAID 0