Transcript CSC 2260 Final Exam Review Fall 2008

CSC 2260
Final Exam Review
Fall 2008
Chapter 10: The Client Side of
Networking
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Understand TCP/IP
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IP Addressing Fundamentals
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Components of IP Address
Public and Private IP Addresses
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Server
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Compare and Contrast Methods for Connecting
to Internet
 Describe and Evaluate Internet Clients
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Internet Browser Configuration Options
E-Mail Clients
Chapter 11: Linux on the Desktop
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Describe Linux
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Describe Linux Features, Benefits, and Limitations
Understand Linux Commands
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How did it get started
How did it evolve
What is the Command Syntax
Compare and Contrast Linux Commands with DOS
commands
Understand Linux Files and Directories
Describe a GUI for Linux
Configuring Linux for Users
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Using the Root Account
Installing software
Chapter 12: Macintosh OS X
Describe the History of Apple and the
Mac OS
 Understand the Features of the Mac
Desktop
 Describe the Mac OS X Workspace
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Operating Systems and Networking
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What are Microcomputers
What are Operating Systems
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Evolutions of Microcomputer Operating Systems
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Major Components
Major Functions
DOS
Windows
Linux/UNIX
Apple Macintosh and OS X
Networks
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Server Side
Client Side
Potential Questions
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In your own words, explain subnet masking
in simple terms, including why a subnet
mask is required when and adapter is
configured with an IP address.
Discuss how open-source software can
benefit an organization.
Describe the features of the Mac OS X
Desktop.
Compare and contrast Mac OS X with
Windows XP.