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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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workstations used in the design of graphical content place a heavy load on three primary areas of the system. pg- 238

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CPU enhancement
Video enhancement
Maximized RAM

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(CAD) stands for what? pg- 238

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computer-aided design

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(CAM) stands for what? pg-238

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computer-aided manufacturing

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Computers used by graphic-design artists must process a constant flow of colors and detailed shapes the combination of which can put a strain on the what? pg-238

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CPU

RAM and video components

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5
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Systems can carry the designer’s vision from conception to design in a 100 present digital setting. pg- 238

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CAD/CAM

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(CNC) stands for what? pg- 239

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computerized numerical control

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Possibly an obvious requirement for such systems graphics adapters with better graphics processing units and additional RAM on board have the capability to keep up with the demand of what? pg- 239

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Graphic design applications

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8
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Professionals that edit multimedia material require workstation that excel in three areas: pg- 239

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video enhancement
specialized audio
specialized drivers

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9
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benefits most from a graphics adapter with multiple video interfaces that can be used simultaneously. pg 240

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Audio/video editing workstations

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10
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(CUDA) stands for what? pg- 240

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compute unified device architecture

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(OpenCL) stands for what? pg 240

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open computing language

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12
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a parallel computing architecture for breaking down larger processing task into smaller task and processing them simultaneously on a CPU. pg-240

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CUDA

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Is a similar yet cross-platform open standard. pg-240

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OpenCL

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14
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If you cannot find a drive that has the capacity you require you should consider implementing RAID # what? pg-241

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RAID 0

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Virtualization workstation must exceed the specifications of standard servers and workstation in two primary areas: pg- 242

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CPU enhancement

Maximized RAM

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16
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(VMs) stands for what? pg 242

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virtual machines

17
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running on a host system appear to come along with their own resources. pg- 242

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virtual machines

18
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The following list includes some of the more important components that are shared by the host and all guest operating systems: pg 242

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CPU cycles
System memory
Drive storage
Systemwide network bandwidth

19
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The maximum installed RAM hinges on three primary constraints: pg-243

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the CPU’s address-bus width
the operating system’s maximum supported RAM
The motherboard’s maximum supported RAM

20
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For a computer to have a chance however four areas of enhancement must be considered: pg-244

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CPU enhancement
video enhancement
specialized audio
enhanced cooling

21
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is a convergence device that combines some or all the capabilities of a personal computer with a software application that supports video, photo, audio playback, and sometimes video recording functionality. pg-246

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home theater PC (HTPC)

22
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Is not so much a custom configuration but instead the standard configuration that allows the definition of custom configuration. pg-248

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standard thick client

23
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is any machine that divests itself of all or most local storage and varying levels of RAM and processing power without necessarily giving up all ability to process instructions and data. pg- 248

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thin client

24
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the difference between home servers and enterprise servers is what? pg-253

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is that all clients in a home environment tend to have equal access to the file server’s data stored.

25
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the home server should be attached to a wired switched port in an Ethernet switch or in a what? pg253

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Wireless access point

26
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A popular use for a home server is to stream what? pg-249

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music
photos
videos to other devices including those that are not PCs.

27
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HTPC chassis typically with dimension such as what? pg- 247

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17 x 17 x 7” and 150W HTPC power supply

28
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Ideally the adapter will have both input and output HDMI interfaces giving the PC the capability to combine and mix signals as well as what? pg 247

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Interconnect sources and output devices

29
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Not all GPUs support these standards thus another selling point emerges for what? pg 245

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high-end graphics adapers

30
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Technologies such as what produce high-quality digital audio for the gaming enthusiast. pg 245

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S/PDIF and HDMI

31
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(NLE) stands for what? pg-239

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nonlinear editing

32
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what are the experimental cooling techniques. pg 245

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mineral oil

liquid nitrogen or helium

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