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Moulds for Casting

Mould made of ceramic material e.g. sand particles, bound together with a BINDER which may be:

• Clay: 90% sand, 8% clay, 2% water - green sand mould.
• Thermosetting resin system - coat sand with two or more reactants which cure to form a resin (typically 1 - 2 parts binder to 100 parts sand):
  • Curing begins immediately components are combined, for a period of time after initial mixing the sand is workable and flowable to allow filling of mould - No bake systems.
  • Phenolic - urethane no bake is most common.
  • Curing occurs upon application of heat – heat cured binder system.
  • Liquid thermosetting binder and a catalyst are mixed with dry sand. Upon heating the catalyst releases acid which induces a rapid cure in 10 – 15 s. Pattern is

Network Security Essentials

Common Protocols and Ports

• TCP: Transmission Control Protocol
• SSH (TCP 22): Secure Shell
• Telnet (TCP 23): Insecure remote access
• HTTP (TCP 80): Hypertext Transfer Protocol
• HTTPS (TCP 443): Secure HTTP using SSL/TLS
• SSL/TLS: Encrypts web server communication with RSA and public/private key encryption
• FTP (TCP 21): File Transfer Protocol
• TFTP (UDP 69): Trivial File Transfer Protocol (no authentication or encryption)
• SNMP (UDP 161): Simple Network Management Protocol
• LDAP (TCP 389): Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
• NetBIOS (UDP 137/138): Network Basic Input/Output System
• Kerberos (UDP 88): Authentication protocol

Network Architecture

Internet → Router → Firewall → DMZ → Servers → Internal Network

• NAT/PAT: Network/Port

Understanding Plastic Materials: Types and Applications

Thermoplastics: Properties and Common Uses

What are Thermoplastics?

Thermoplastics are composed of polymer chains that are weakly connected to each other. When thermoplastics are heated, they soften and can be molded into different shapes. Once they cool down, this process can be repeated as many times as needed, making them highly recyclable and versatile.

Key Types of Thermoplastics and Their Applications:

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Impermeable, transparent, and light.
  • Applications: Packaging for food, drinks, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and cleaning products.
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Rigid and resistant.
  • Applications: Buckets, bottles, packaging for cleaning products,

STONE MATERIALS: Stone materials are often used for construction because they are strong, durable and very resistant to weather conditions.

1.1. Extracting and processing stone: Stone is extracted from natural deposits. Some types exist as large blocks, such as marble and granite from quarries, which must be cut into smaller pieces. Other materials, such as gravel and sand, are aggregates.

1.2. Natural stone: -Limestone is a porous sedimentary rock. It is often used for sculptures and buildings, as well as for breakwaters in ports. -Limestone is used to produce lime and cement.

-Marble is a hard rock. Marble is cool to the touch and well-known for its resistance to compression and extreme weather conditions. Marble comes in a variety of colors... Continue reading "Stone Materials: Types, Properties, and Uses" »

This document provides answers to common questions about essential household systems, including electricity, water, heating, and smart home technology.

Electricity Distribution Board Components and Functions

What does an electricity distribution board contain? What functions do they have? Identify the different parts of a board in the photo (photo not provided).

Answer:

Components often include: EAO - Main switch, EO - RCCB, EAT - MCBs.

Functions:

• To protect people from accidental contact with electricity.
• To protect the system from excessive energy (overcurrents, short circuits).

Common Household Utilities

Name different household utilities.

Answer:

Electricity, gas, water supply, drainage, heating, and air conditioning.

When Does a Main Circuit Breaker

Supercomputer

Supercomputers are the fastest type of computer available, used for complex calculations in specialized fields like weather forecasting. Their high cost limits their use to specific applications.

Mainframe

Mainframes were originally large cabinets housing central processing units. With the advent of smaller computers, the term evolved to describe powerful machines capable of handling large-scale operations and supporting numerous users simultaneously.

Minicomputer

Minicomputers are mid-sized systems that bridge the gap between mainframes and workstations. They can support multiple users and offer processing power suitable for various tasks.

Personal Computer (PC)

Personal computers are small, affordable computers designed for individual... Continue reading "Computer Types: From Supercomputers to Personal PCs" »

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

Top Benefits of Cloud Computing

• Cost: Eliminates the capital expense of buying hardware and software and setting up and running on-site data centers.
• Speed: Most cloud computing services are provided self-service and on-demand, so even huge amounts of computing resources can be provisioned in minutes.
• Global Scale: Offers the ability to scale elastically.
• Productivity: Cloud computing removes the need for many tasks, so IT teams can spend time achieving more important business goals.
• Performance: Reduces network latency for applications and provides greater economies of scale.
• Security:

VoIP and Networking Core Concepts

1. What is an IP-Based PBX?

What is the PBX where all switching is done in IP?

1. IP Enabled PBX
2. Hybrid PBX
3. IP-PBX
4. TDM-PBX

2. Firewalls for IPv6 VoIP Connections

What kind of firewalls are designed to manage VoIP connections in IPv6?

1. Traditional firewalls
2. SIP Application Level Gateways
3. Session Border Controller
4. Jitter Buffer

3. VoIP vs. PSTN: Disadvantages

What is NOT a VoIP advantage over PSTN telephony?

1. Access from anywhere, not constrained to a physical location
2. Security, Resiliency, and Availability
3. It depends on electricity
4. Video conferencing possibilities

4. Asterisk Dialplan Variable Types

Which of the following are NOT variables we can use in Asterisk dialplans?

1. Channel variables
2. Environment variables
3. Global variables
4. Local variables

5.

Ship Systems & Propulsion Components Explained

Understanding the intricate workings of a ship requires knowledge of its fundamental systems and components. This document clarifies these essential elements, focusing on propulsion and power generation.

Understanding Ship Systems & Components

A system is a combination of machinery, equipment, and its connections (piping and cabling) designed to perform a specific task or sub-function. Systems are often grouped by their primary function.

A component is a fundamental building block of a system. For example, a diesel engine is a component of the propulsion system, with its function being to provide mechanical power.

Key Propulsion System Components

Prime Mover: Function & Types

The prime mover'

1. Non-Volatile Memory

Non-volatile memory retains stored information even when not powered. It is used for secondary storage or long-term persistent storage. Examples include:

• CD
• Hard Disk (similar reading and writing time)
• Solid-State Drive (SSD): No moving mechanical components, no difference for sequential vs. random reading, but a significant difference between reading and writing.
• ROM
• Flash Memory
• Magnetic Tape: Natural sequential reading and writing, suitable for backups.

2. File System

A file is a contiguous logical address space that can be written to, read from, opened, closed, and deleted. It has the following attributes:

• Name
• Unique ID
• Type
• Location
• Size
• Protection
• Date

Information about files is stored in file system structures.

3. Directory

A directory... Continue reading "File Systems: Structure, Management, and Optimization" »