Chapter 4 Review

What are professional workstations?

• High-performance single-user computers

• Basic desktop computers used in schools

• Portable laptops for personal use

• Servers used in data centers

What type of professions use professional workstations?

• Accountant

• Architect

• Lawyer

• Journalist

What is a server and what does it do?

• A server is a software program that serves other computers on the network.

• A server is a high-performance workstation for architects.

• A server is a computer that provides data to other computers.

• A server is a type of malware that attacks networks.

What social media site uses microblogging?

• Facebook

• MySpace

• Twitter

• Instagram

What is a client in relationship to a server?

• A client is a server that provides data to users.

• A client is a computer that requests data from a server.

• A client is a type of software used for microblogging.

• A client is a standalone computer that does not interact with servers.

What is the difference between a fat client and a thin client?

• The size of the client

• The processing power and storage

• The cost of the client

• The color of the client

What is a supercomputer? Name one and tell me what it is used for.

• A very expensive computer, such as Titan, used for complex calculations

• A computer used to play video games, such as PlayStation, used for entertainment

• A computer used in schools, such as Dell, used for education

• A portable computer, such as iPad, used for personal tasks

Which one of the following is a supercomputer?

• Titan

• Super iPad

• Goliath

• Holmes

What collaborative software do we use in our classroom?

Replacing human workers with automated machines or robots is called

• Ergonomics

• Structural Unemployment

• Outsourcing

• Automation