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Digital Data Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |