E004 - S2, L1 - Hardware Scenario Based Flashcards

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

On-premises servers managed locally

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Hosted remotely, accessible via the internet

Cloud Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Requires physical hardware and large data center space

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Virtualized resources, minimizing physical hardware needs

Cloud Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Limited by physical capacity—scaling requires new hardware

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Easily scalable—resources can expand or shrink as needed

Cloud Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

IT staff must manage updates, repairs, and downtime

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Vendor handles updates, maintenance, and downtime

Cloud Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Accessible only within local networks or a VPN

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Accessible from anywhere with internet access

Cloud Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Full internal control over data and infrastructure security

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Shared responsibility with provider; strong but external controls

Cloud Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

Company-owned data center, local application servers

Traditional Infrastructure

Traditional Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure?

AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Dropbox

Cloud Infrastructure

Manage network resources and provide services to multiple users

Servers

Handle vast amounts of data and support thousands of simultaneous users

Mainframes

Extremely powerful machines for complex scientific calculations

Supercomputers

A nurse uses a laptop on a rolling cart to update patient records in a hospital.

Single-User Portable

A sales representative uses a tablet to show product demos during client visits.

Single-User Portable

A graphic designer uses a desktop workstation for video editing and animation.

Single-User Non-portable

A call center agent uses a desktop PC to access customer accounts and CRM software.

Single-User Non-portable

A retail company uses a ___________ to host its inventory and order management system.

Servers

A school uses a ___________to run its learning management system and store student files.

Servers

A bank uses a ___________ to process millions of ATM and online banking transactions daily.

Mainframes

A government agency uses a ___________ to manage tax records for citizens.

Mainframes

Climate scientists use a ___________ to model long-term weather and climate patterns.

Supercomputers

Engineers use one to simulate aircraft designs and test performance before building prototypes.

Supercomputers

A research lab uses ___________ computing to explore new materials at the atomic level.

Quantum Computers

A pharmaceutical company experiments with ___________ systems to speed up drug discovery simulations.

Quantum Computers

Device used to store data on a computer

Hard Drive

Main circuit board in a computer that connects all hardware components together

Motherboard

A temporary memory that stores data and instructions currently being used.

RAM

The part of a computer that carries out instructions, performs calculations, and controls how data moves within the system

CPU

Temporary memory used during active processing

RAM

Storage device with spinning disks

HDD

Executes instructions and managers operations

CPU

Flash-based storage device with no moving parts

SSD

Enters alphanumeric data and commands

Keyboard

Controls cursor movement and selects items

Mouse

Draws, writes, and selects items on a digital screen

Pen (Stylus)

Allows user interaction through touch and displays information

Touch Screen

Produces hard copies of digital documents

Printer

Displays visual information

Display Screen (Monitor)

Produces large-format drawings and diagrams

Plotter

Creates three-dimensional objects from digital models

3D Printer

Connects devices such as keyboards, mice, and flash drives

USB-A

Common in older mobile devices and external hard drives; compact connector

Micro-B

A versatile, reversible port for high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and video output

USB-C

Transmits high-definition video and audio signals

HDMI