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What is the main function of computer storage?
What is the main function of computer storage?
Retaining digital data
What does a computer understand at its most basic level?
What does a computer understand at its most basic level?
The concept of 'on and off'
What does a nibble contain?
What does a nibble contain?
Four bits
What is the binary value of a bit?
What is the binary value of a bit?
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What is the unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications?
What is the unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications?
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What is an example of a storage device whose media are not directly accessible by the CPU?
What is an example of a storage device whose media are not directly accessible by the CPU?
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What type of storage is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
What type of storage is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
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How many bits are in a nibble?
How many bits are in a nibble?
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What is the binary system based on in computing?
What is the binary system based on in computing?
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What is the historical significance of a byte in computing?
What is the historical significance of a byte in computing?
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Language processors are used to convert high level language into ______ code
Language processors are used to convert high level language into ______ code
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Compiled programs run ______ on the computer system
Compiled programs run ______ on the computer system
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An interpreter translates program code to machine level language on a line by line basis, reducing the conversion ______
An interpreter translates program code to machine level language on a line by line basis, reducing the conversion ______
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Computer uses algorithm to solve problems and transfer data into ______
Computer uses algorithm to solve problems and transfer data into ______
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A pseudocode uses statements which is bridge between actual programming and ordinary ______
A pseudocode uses statements which is bridge between actual programming and ordinary ______
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A programming language is intended for the expression of computer programs and is capable of expressing any computer program. It is a language that the computer uses in interacting with the ______.
A programming language is intended for the expression of computer programs and is capable of expressing any computer program. It is a language that the computer uses in interacting with the ______.
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Machine Level Language consists of codes in the form of ______ and ones (0’s and 1’s). It needs no translator because the computer understands it.
Machine Level Language consists of codes in the form of ______ and ones (0’s and 1’s). It needs no translator because the computer understands it.
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Assembly Level Language uses ______ codes. Assemblers convert assembly programs to machine code.
Assembly Level Language uses ______ codes. Assemblers convert assembly programs to machine code.
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High level language is closer to English language and hence it is named High Level Language. It follows ______. It is also called procedure oriented language.
High level language is closer to English language and hence it is named High Level Language. It follows ______. It is also called procedure oriented language.
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A computer program is a sequence of instructions written with a computer programming language for the computer to perform specified ______.
A computer program is a sequence of instructions written with a computer programming language for the computer to perform specified ______.
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Study Notes
Computer Storage and Basics
- The main function of computer storage is to hold data, programs, and the operating system.
- At its most basic level, a computer understands binary digits (bits) that can have a value of 0 or 1.
Binary System and Data Representation
- A nibble contains 4 bits.
- The binary value of a bit is either 0 or 1.
- A byte is the unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications, and it consists of 8 bits.
- The binary system is based on the concept of binary digits (bits) that can have a value of 0 or 1.
Memory and Storage
- Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of volatile memory.
- An example of a storage device whose media are not directly accessible by the CPU is a tape drive.
Programming Languages
- Language processors are used to convert high-level language into machine code.
- Compiled programs run directly on the computer system.
- An interpreter translates program code to machine level language on a line-by-line basis, reducing the conversion time.
- A pseudocode uses statements that bridge the gap between actual programming and ordinary language.
- A programming language is intended for expressing computer programs and is capable of expressing any computer program.
- Machine Level Language consists of codes in the form of 0’s and 1’s and does not need a translator because the computer understands it.
- Assembly Level Language uses symbolic codes, and assemblers convert assembly programs to machine code.
- High-level language is closer to English language and is also called a procedure-oriented language.
Computer Programs
- A computer program is a sequence of instructions written with a computer programming language for the computer to perform specified tasks.
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Test your knowledge about computer storage and memory components such as hard disk, optical disk, and RAM. Learn about the different forms of data storage and memory used in computers.
