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What is the core operation of a computer often referred to as?
What is the core operation of a computer often referred to as?
Which component of a computer performs operations on data based on instructions provided?
Which component of a computer performs operations on data based on instructions provided?
What is the function of secondary storage in a computer system?
What is the function of secondary storage in a computer system?
Which device is commonly used for inputting data and instructions to a computer?
Which device is commonly used for inputting data and instructions to a computer?
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What type of storage provides fast access for the CPU while the computer is running?
What type of storage provides fast access for the CPU while the computer is running?
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Which action of the information processing cycle involves giving data and instructions to the computer?
Which action of the information processing cycle involves giving data and instructions to the computer?
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What is the next unit of measurement after Terabyte?
What is the next unit of measurement after Terabyte?
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In the hexadecimal system, what does the letter 'C' represent?
In the hexadecimal system, what does the letter 'C' represent?
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How many bytes are usually provided by a '500GB' hard drive?
How many bytes are usually provided by a '500GB' hard drive?
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Which base does the fundamental level of computers operate in?
Which base does the fundamental level of computers operate in?
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What is the total number of digits (including letters) used in the hexadecimal system?
What is the total number of digits (including letters) used in the hexadecimal system?
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How many bytes make up a Gigabyte in binary terms?
How many bytes make up a Gigabyte in binary terms?
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What would be the binary equivalent for the decimal number '9'?
What would be the binary equivalent for the decimal number '9'?
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Which of the following is NOT a common unit used in data storage measurement?
Which of the following is NOT a common unit used in data storage measurement?
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In the RGB color model, how are colors defined?
In the RGB color model, how are colors defined?
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When representing RGB colors in hexadecimal format, how many two-digit hexadecimal numbers are concatenated to form a six-digit hex number?
When representing RGB colors in hexadecimal format, how many two-digit hexadecimal numbers are concatenated to form a six-digit hex number?
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What color is represented by the hexadecimal #0000FF?
What color is represented by the hexadecimal #0000FF?
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Which numbering system is often used in digital design and web development to represent colors?
Which numbering system is often used in digital design and web development to represent colors?
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What is the color represented by the RGB values (0, 0, 0)?
What is the color represented by the RGB values (0, 0, 0)?
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What is the prefix symbol usually used with hexadecimal color codes?
What is the prefix symbol usually used with hexadecimal color codes?
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In the RGB model, what values can each component (Red, Green, Blue) range from?
In the RGB model, what values can each component (Red, Green, Blue) range from?
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What do computers use to represent and manipulate textual information?
What do computers use to represent and manipulate textual information?
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What is the main function of output devices in computing?
What is the main function of output devices in computing?
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Which of the following best describes 'data' in computing?
Which of the following best describes 'data' in computing?
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What distinguishes 'information' from 'data' in computing?
What distinguishes 'information' from 'data' in computing?
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In computing, when does data become information?
In computing, when does data become information?
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How can data be transformed into information in computing?
How can data be transformed into information in computing?
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What state of a transistor corresponds to the binary value 0 in a digital circuit?
What state of a transistor corresponds to the binary value 0 in a digital circuit?
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How do transistors function in computers?
How do transistors function in computers?
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What does an 'off' state of a transistor signify in computing?
What does an 'off' state of a transistor signify in computing?
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What is the purpose of servers in a network?
What is the purpose of servers in a network?
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Which type of computer is specifically useful for tasks requiring better graphics or computational power?
Which type of computer is specifically useful for tasks requiring better graphics or computational power?
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What is the main function of microcomputers (personal computers)?
What is the main function of microcomputers (personal computers)?
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Which type of computer is suitable for internet use and is smaller than laptops?
Which type of computer is suitable for internet use and is smaller than laptops?
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In a network, what do workstations excel at compared to personal computers?
In a network, what do workstations excel at compared to personal computers?
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What distinguishes laptops from desktop computers?
What distinguishes laptops from desktop computers?
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Which type of computer is characterized by being touchscreen-based?
Which type of computer is characterized by being touchscreen-based?
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What type of tasks are servers commonly used for in organizations like schools and universities?
What type of tasks are servers commonly used for in organizations like schools and universities?
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Study Notes
Computer Basics
- A computer is an electronic device that receives, stores, processes, and outputs data based on a set of instructions (programs).
Information Processing Cycle
- The core operations of a computer can be broken down into four basic actions:
- Input: data and instructions are given to the computer through devices such as keyboards, mice, scanners, and microphones.
- Processing: the computer's central processing unit (CPU) performs operations on the data based on the instructions provided.
- Storage: data is saved in the computer's memory, which can be primary (temporary, like RAM) or secondary (long-term, like hard drives or external storage devices).
- Output: data is displayed or outputted in various forms, such as visual display on a monitor, printed on paper, or transmitted to another computer or device.
Data Storage
- Data storage units:
- 1 GB = 1,024 MB
- Beyond GB, there are further units like Terabyte (TB), Petabyte (PB), Exabyte (EB), and so on, each representing an additional factor of 1,024 from the previous.
Decimal System
- Computers operate using the binary (base-2) system, but often need to work with the decimal (base-10) system, which is used in daily life.
- Example: data transfer and storage, where manufacturers often market storage devices using decimal prefixes (e.g., a "500GB" hard drive provides 500 billion bytes of storage, not 536,870,912,000 bytes).
Hexadecimal System
- The hexadecimal (base-16) system is widely used in computing due to its concise representation of binary data and ease of conversion to and from binary.
- Numbers can be represented using the digits 0-9 and the letters A-F (or a-f), with 'A' representing 10, 'B' representing 11, and so on up to 'F' representing 15.
- Example: color representation in web design, where colors are often represented using hexadecimal notation, especially in the context of the RGB color model.
Encoding Tables
- Computers use encoding tables like ASCII and Unicode to represent and manipulate textual information in a format they can understand (binary).
Data vs Information
- Data refers to raw facts and figures without any context.
- Information is data that has been processed in such a way that it is meaningful.
- Example: "19930315" is a sequence of numbers (data), but when interpreted as a date, "March 15, 1993", it becomes information.
Transistor
- Transistors in computers are used as electronic switches to represent binary values.
- A transistor can be in one of two states, which correspond to the binary values of 0 and 1.
Computer Types
- Servers: serve data to other computers (clients) on a network.
- Microcomputers (Personal Computers):
- Desktop Computers: general-purpose computers for individual users.
- Laptop Computers: portable version of desktops.
- Netbooks: smaller laptops primarily for internet use.
- Tablets: touchscreen-based, like Apple's iPad or Samsung's Galaxy Tab.
- Workstations: more powerful than personal computers, used for tasks needing better graphics or computational power, such as video editing, CAD design, and 3D design tasks.
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Test your knowledge on computer basics such as the definition of a computer and the information processing cycle. Understand the core operations of a computer and how it processes data based on instructions.
