4 Why might a computer scientist with a primary interest in databases also need to know about
networking?
Today many databases are accessed over a network, and some are even distributed over multiple
networked computers. Understanding networking will be essential to understanding issues of
database security and performance.
1.5 The acronym API stands for Application Programming Interface. What do you suppose API means with
respect to an operating system?
The API of an operating system documents the manner in which programs can request operating
system services, like accessing peripheral devices, writing files, starting other processes, and
accessing the network.
1.6 If you were offered a job with Microsoft and permitted to choose between working on operating
systems, database products, or applications products like Word or Excel, which would you choose,
and why?
This is a matter of opinion. The question is designed to stimulate thinking about the different
programming demands and rewards in different arenas.
1.7 Whom do you believe should be credited as ???the inventor of the modern computer????
This, too, is a matter of opinion. Some will argue John Atanasoff, some will argue Howard Aiken,
some will argue Konard Zuse, and some will argue Mauchly and Eckert.
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