PART I. Installing and configuring computer system.
The main, and usually largest, data storage hardware device in a computer. This is where the operating
system, software titles, and most other files are stored. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
It is the physical hardware inside a computer that temporarily stores data, serving as the computer's
"working" memory. Random Access Memory
It acts like the center or core, processing the data and information it receives from input devices.
System Unit
Any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control the
computer. Input Devices
These are devices like printers. It receives the system unit's processed information. Output Devices
Desktop computers, laptops, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablets & smartphones are all types of .
Microcomputer
This type of computer is not as powerful as supercomputer but certainly they are quite expensive.
Mainframe computer
It is an electronic device that helps people perform different tasks. It accepts information (in the form of
digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of instructions on
how the data is to be processed. Computer
A computer case also known as a computer chassis, tower, system unit, cabinet, base unit or simply case
and sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "CPU" or "hard drive", is the enclosure that contains
most of the components of a computer. System Case
This is where you install the video card, sound card and LAN card. Expansion Slot
Known as the brain of the computer. It is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the
instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and
input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. Central Processing Unit
It is an electronic device that supplies electric energy to an electrical load. Power Supply
A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with
connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted. Motherboard
What is the most powerful computers in terms of performance and data processing? Super computer
It is also called as a midrange computer. Minicomputer
PART II. Setting up computer networks
It is a group of computers that are connected to each other for the purpose of communication?
Computer Network
It is a computer network used for communication among computer devices close to one person?
Peer to Peer Network
It is a set of networks, using the Internet Protocol and IP-based tools such as web browsers and file
transfer applications, that is under the control of a single administrative entity?
Internet
Networking ________ includes all computers, peripherals, interface cards and other equipment needed to
perform data-processing and communications within the network?
Hardware
It is a computer network covering a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings,
such as a school, or an airport?
Local Area Network
Other term for Switch?
Hub
The highest in specifications/capacities/Speed in a network. It stands at the heart of most networks?
Server
Other term for LAN Card?
Network Interface Card
If you have a school LAN that you want to share Internet wireless connection, you will need to purchase
a ________? Router
The maximum length limit for unshielded twisted-pair cable is _____ meters? 100
It describes the configuration of a communication network?
Topology
It is a network that connects two or more local area networks or campus area networks together but does
not extend beyond the boundaries of the immediate town/city. Routers, switches and hubs are
connected to create a __________ area network?
Metropolitan Area Network
In this type of network topology, each node of the network is connected to a central node, which is
known as a hub? Star
It is a computer network that covers a broad area (i.e. any network whose communications links cross
metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries?
Wide Area Network
What Ethernet cable is used to connect two devices directly?
cross-over
Why do we network computers together?
so they can share files and resources
Advantages of the network?
communication
A primary tool used for network cable crimping.
Cable Crimper
It is a network device that both modulates and demodulates analog carrier signals (called sine waves) for
encoding and decoding digital information for processing.
Modem
It is a logical subdivision of an IP network or the practice of dividing a network into two or more
networks? Subnetwork
A combination of Type A and Type A network cable color coding.
Straight Through
A combination of Type A and Type B network cable color coding.
Cross-over
Rudy wanted to check the IP Adress of a computer using a command prompt, what will he doing next?
Type: ipconfig → and hit enter
Mr. Ami wanted to configure his router in order for him to change his wifi name and password, what
application software is being used to configure the router?
Internet Browser
Wifi name is same as ___________.
SS id
When a network cable color coding starts with WHITE ORANGE, it is typically __________?
Type B
What RJ 45 stands for? Registered Jack 45
Also known as router’s IP address:
Default gateway
If you change the router IP address during configuration it requires a restart in order to complete
configuration.
IP configuration which allows the router to automatically provide the IP address of a PC in a given
network. DHCP
