WGU C952 - Chapter 2. Rated A+. latest Updates, VERIFIED.

WGU C952 - Chapter 2. Rated A+. latest Updates, VERIFIED. Personal Computer (PC) - -A computer designed for use by an individual, usually incorporating a graphics display, a keyboard, and a mouse. Server - -A computer used for running larger programs for multiple users, often simultaneously, and typically accessed only via a network Supercomputer - -A class of computers with the highest performance and cost; they are configured as servers and typically cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. embedded computer - -A computer inside another device used for running one predetermined application or collection of software. Personal mobile devices (PMDs) - -are small wireless devices to connect to the Internet; they rely on batteries for power, and software is installed by downloading apps. Conventional examples are smart phones and tablets. Cloud Computing - -refers to large collections of servers that provide services over the Internet; some providers rent dynamically varying numbers of servers as a utility. Moore's Law - -integrated circuit resources double every 18-24 months. Systems software - -Software that provides services that are commonly useful, including operating systems, compilers, loaders, and assemblers. operating system - -Supervising program that manages the resources of a computer for the benefit of the programs that run on that computer