Physical components that make up a computer system or network.
Hardware
used to create Ethernet networks by connecting multiple computers and networking devices.
RJ45
The ability to use multiple processing devices.
Multiprocessing
Displays a list of files and subdirectories listed within a directory.
ls
An indexing utility that can perform system-wide searches to locate folders, files, apps, and internet results that contain the specified search phrase.
Spotlight
Short-term storage that is used for quick access of stored process information. Loses data when computer is turned off.
Ram (Random access memory)
What would a you connect to a pink colored audio jack port?
Microphone
Acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware.
OS (operating system)
Allows you to switch user accounts.
su
The name of MacOS command line interface utility.
Terminal
Give me atleast 2 forms of output that a computer may give.
Video
Audio
Printing
Used by legacy gamepads, joysticks, and MIDI devices.
These ports are typically found on older sound cards.
DB-15
Type of computer program that enables the operating system to interact with hardware devices.
Drivers
Copies files and directories from one location in the file system to another.
cp
Main taskbar used to launch apps ,switch between running apps and access trash.
Dock
Name one type of connection device.
Routers
Switches
Used to convert a particular connector type into one that can be used by a computer or component.
Adapter
a set of features that improves the visual appearance of Windows.
Aero
Starts a new Bourne-again shell session.
bash
Allows an Apple device to install the Microsoft Windows OS.
Boot camp
The flow of data through a series of procedures as defined by a set of instructions is known as
Processing
What is another name for a DE-15 cable?
VGA (video graphics array)
Core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up. Responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run on.
Kernel
Displays the IP address and the subnet mask assigned to this system.
ifconfig
Specific finger motions that are used to perform a specific function on a Mac OS system.
Gestures