Distributed Systems A distributed system is a computer system that consists of a collection of computers that share certain characteristics. The first characteristic that these computers share is the use of a common network. Another trait of this system is the computers share software that enables the computers to coordinate their activities‚ often across large distances. The sharing of system resources is another characteristic of distributed systems and those resources are usually available from
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Computer Systems Assignment. Task 1. (A computer system is made up of a variety of internal and external components‚ describe the components and their function‚ how they communicate with each other and what different types are available.) Computer systems recently have essentially been split into three categories in terms of hardware. There is the basic build‚ which accommodates smaller and more basic equipment that is ideal for office use or personal computing. There is then a stylish and fast
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Home > Management Information Systems > Computer Based Information Systems and it’s Types Computer Based Information Systems and it’s Types Computer Based Information System: Computer Based Information System (CBIS) is an information system in which the computer plays a major role. Such a system consists of the following elements: * Hardware: The term hardware refers to machinery. This category includes the computer itself‚ which is often referred to as the central processing unit (CPU)
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any digital computer since it is needed for storing programs and data. Main Memory The memory unit that communicates directly with the CPU is called the main memory. Auxiliary Memory Devices that provide backup storage are called auxiliary memory. The most common auxiliary memory devices used in computer systems are magnetic disks and tapes. The part of the computer system that supervises the flow of information between auxiliary and main memory is called the memory management system. 2 FP203 Computer
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What is the need of Operating System in a Computer? Explain the facilities provided by an operating system to its users. Also explain the services that are offered by the Operating System Ans: An operating system is an essential software component of a computer system. The basic objectives of an operating system are to make the computer system convenient to use and to utilize computer hardware in an efficient manner. We can define an operating system as a large collection of software‚ which manages
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Think Your Smartphone is Secure? 1. What types of threats do smartphones face? Based from the article I read‚ one of the threats being faced by smartphones is being hacked without the knowledge of users. Also‚ all of the personal and corporate data stored on the device could be sent through different remote servers‚ which are threats for smartphones. Additionally‚ another threat of smartphones is the user’s information may be taken without one’s permission especially the banking information
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Types of management information systems INTRODUCTION : Management information systems are essential for the modern day organizations to make decisions based on facts that are analysed in an intelligent way‚ thus using information technology to have a competitive edge. There are different types of management information systems at different levels of an organization : Transaction processing system (TPS) - for operational level of the organization e.g. cash counters ‚ ATMs ‚ EFTPOS ‚ Scanners etc
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“Computer Ethics and Information Security” a. Introduction The consideration of computer ethics fundamentally emerged with the birth of computers. There was concern right away that computers would be used inappropriately to the detriment of society compromising information security‚ or that they would replace humans in many jobs‚ resulting in widespread job loss. Ethics- Guidelines or rules of conduct that govern our lives‚ work‚ behavior and communication in both public and private undertaking.
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ABSTRACT This document is meant for describing all the features and procedures that were followed while developing the system. This document specially mentions the details of the project how it was developed‚ the primary requirement‚ as well as various features and functionalities of the project and the procedures followed in achieving these objectives. Computer Aided Examination System forms the lifeline of the Educational Institutes to the functioning of the Examination. It is very essential for an
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planned to do. Under monitoring we look at the process on organization could go through to design a monitoring system (Shapiro‚ 2008). Monitoring system is now in need by businesses and other industry. The system is introduces because of the arising problems and needs of different industries when it comes to maintenance of their facilities or equipments. With the use of such monitoring system‚ as explained by CMC industrial Electronics‚ operational efficiency is ensured. A lot of time delaying errors
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