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Digital Data Systems
Question | Answer |
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What type of computer has the CPU contained on a single integrated chip? | Microcomputer |
What is the main purpose of a computer? | Process Data |
What types of computers use operator console and maintenance console panel/display control units to perform maintenance? | Mainframe Computers |
The Navy adapts a specific program to fit its needs and does not deviate once this program is installed into the computer. T/F? | False |
Training for what types of computers is NOT NEC producing? | Microcomputers |
What elements is generally considered an optional equipment for microcomputers? | Modem |
Computers can disseminate data to what types of equipment? | A display subsystem, magnetic tape or disk unit, and a printer. |
Although a computer maybe used for many types of operations, which of the following computers are considered the heart of the tactical and tactical support data systems? | Mainframe computers |
In addition to display units, a computer relies on what other equipment to display processed data? | printers |
Computers can gather data by which of the following methods? | Manually and automatically |
How do computer systems exchange data? | Through a series of interrupts, requests, and Acknowledges |
All computers must be capable of what functions? | Processing and storing data |
How is interfacing between computers and peripherals accomplished? | Cables and connectors |
Computers can externally store data on what types of media? | Magnetic disks, magnetic tape, and paper tape |
Which types of data do computers exchange? | Data words, status signals, and control signals |
All computers have what components in common? | Central processing unit, memory, and input/output section. |
The mainframe computers you will maintain in the Navy are categorized by what term? | General-purpose |
The SNAP I and II systems use as their host computers which of the following equipment? | Minicomputers |
What is the heart of every data system? | Computer |
A computer automatically gathers data by what means? | From another system, subsystem, or equipment |
What are the three general types of computers? | Mainframe, mini, and micro. |
The amount of computing power a computer has is determined by which of the following factors? | Technology used |
Computer systems display what general types of data/information? | Data related to the system's mission and status information related to the system's operation, and hardware performance information |
What type of computer is housed in a large, rugged frame or cabinet? | Mainframe computer |