TB–1. IS hardware is classified into what three major types?
The components of an Information Systems are hardware, software, and telecommunications networks. The hardware refers to machinery, which includes central processing unit, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
TB–2. Describe various methods for entering data into and interacting with a computer.
Keyboards are used to breakdown linguistic input and software commands into individual units of meaning. Track pads or a mouse can be used to point, draw, simulate the behavior of other devices such as a paintbrush or airbrush, etc.… In addition, audio equipment for listening or verbal command notions, and video equipment used to display any images that ensembles …show more content…
They simulate paper worksheets by displaying multiple cells that make a grid (id).
TB-9. Describe at least four different tasks performed by an operating system.
1. Booting, the process of starting the computer operating system. It completes the checks of the start-up system so that it is ready to work.
2. Data security, which protects the data stored on the computer from illegal use, modification or deletion.
3. Disk management, which manages the stored files and folders in a proper way.
4. The operating system also controls the printing functions.
TB-10. Describe the similarities and differences between at least two major operating systems in use today.
There are several different types of operating systems in use today and Windows and Mac OS are the biggest.
The windows operating system is compatible to almost every application especially games. Technical support is easy to find since there are so many users. What’s more, there are a lot of functions that makes it easy to do just about anything easy. Although, the windows operating system has lots problems with viruses and spyware, so you will need anti-virus protection software. The system requires the use of a low of computer resources that makes the computer run slow and has poor security