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Which of these are advantages of parallel transmission?
Which of these are advantages of parallel transmission?
- It is less prone to interference.
- It requires less complex synchronization mechanisms.
- It has faster data transfer rates. (correct)
- It is suitable for long distances.
What is the primary function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?
What is the primary function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?
- Managing the execution of instructions. (correct)
- Holding the address of the next instruction to be executed.
- Performing arithmetic calculations.
- Storing intermediate results of calculations.
Which type of memory is used to temporarily store programs and data that are currently being used by the computer?
Which type of memory is used to temporarily store programs and data that are currently being used by the computer?
- Solid-State Drive (SSD)
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
- Read-Only Memory (ROM)
What is the main difference between lossy and lossless compression?
What is the main difference between lossy and lossless compression?
Which of these is NOT a common input device?
Which of these is NOT a common input device?
Which data transmission mode is best suited for long distances?
Which data transmission mode is best suited for long distances?
Which of these is an advantage of synchronous transmission over asynchronous transmission?
Which of these is an advantage of synchronous transmission over asynchronous transmission?
Which of these is NOT a type of error detection method?
Which of these is NOT a type of error detection method?
Which type of encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
Which type of encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
Which of these is NOT an application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Which of these is NOT an application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 11?
What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 11?
Which of these data storage units is the largest?
Which of these data storage units is the largest?
What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 1010?
What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 1010?
In the context of images, what does "resolution" refer to?
In the context of images, what does "resolution" refer to?
What is the purpose of Unicode?
What is the purpose of Unicode?
What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 2A?
What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 2A?
What is the primary reason for using hexadecimal in computer systems?
What is the primary reason for using hexadecimal in computer systems?
In digital sound, what does "bit depth" refer to?
In digital sound, what does "bit depth" refer to?
Which of these is not a common application of hexadecimal in computer systems?
Which of these is not a common application of hexadecimal in computer systems?
Which of these is a benefit of using higher resolution images?
Which of these is a benefit of using higher resolution images?
Flashcards
Binary System
Binary System
A numbering system using two symbols, 0 and 1.
Decimal to Binary Conversion
Decimal to Binary Conversion
Divide the decimal by 2 repeatedly and record remainders.
Hexadecimal System
Hexadecimal System
A numbering system that uses sixteen symbols (0-9, A-F).
Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion
Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion
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ASCII
ASCII
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Pixels
Pixels
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Color Depth
Color Depth
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Sampling in Sound
Sampling in Sound
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Bit Depth in Sound
Bit Depth in Sound
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Data Storage Units
Data Storage Units
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Gigabyte (GB)
Gigabyte (GB)
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Terabyte (TB)
Terabyte (TB)
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Lossy Compression
Lossy Compression
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Lossless Compression
Lossless Compression
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Serial Transmission
Serial Transmission
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Parallel Transmission
Parallel Transmission
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Asynchronous Transmission
Asynchronous Transmission
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Synchronous Transmission
Synchronous Transmission
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Parity Checking
Parity Checking
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Encryption
Encryption
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Study Notes
1. Data Representation
- Binary system uses 0s and 1s to represent all computer data
- Decimal to binary conversion: Repeatedly divide by 2, record remainders
- Binary to decimal conversion: Multiply each binary digit by 2 raised to its position index and sum
- Hexadecimal (base-16) simplifies binary representation using 0-9 and A-F
- Binary to hexadecimal conversion: Group binary digits into sets of four
- Hexadecimal to binary conversion: Convert each hexadecimal digit to its 4-bit binary equivalent
- Decimal to hexadecimal conversion: Repeatedly divide by 16, record remainders
- Hexadecimal to decimal conversion: Multiply each digit by 16 raised to its position and sum
- Hexadecimal applications include memory addresses, color codes (HTML/CSS), and MAC addresses
1.2 Data Types
- ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange): Represents characters using 7 or 8 bits
- Unicode: Represents every character with a unique number, supporting international languages
- Images are made of pixels, representing single colors, with higher resolution having more detail
- Higher color depth means more colors used for a pixel. 1 bit = black/white, 24-bit= 16 million colors
- Sound is sampled: measuring amplitude at regular intervals
- Sample rate (Hz) measures samples per second
- Bit depth affects sound quality (higher is better for quality)
1.3 Data Storage
- Bit: Binary digit (0 or 1)
- Nibble: 4 bits
- Byte: 8 bits
- KB: 1024 bytes
- MB: 1024 KB
- GB: 1024 MB
- TB: 1024 GB
- Data Compression:
- Lossy compression permanently removes some data (e.g., JPEG)
- Lossless compression does not lose any data (e.g., ZIP)
2. Data Transmission
2.1 Transmission Modes
- Serial Transmission: Bits sent one after another over a single channel. Suitable for long distances, less interference (e.g., USB).
- Parallel Transmission: Multiple bits sent simultaneously over multiple channels. Faster, but not suitable for long distances due to signal skew (e.g., internal computer transfer)
2.2 Synchronization
- Asynchronous Transmission: Data sent with start/stop bits for each byte, allowing the receiver to understand when bits start/end. Used in serial ports.
- Synchronous Transmission: Data sent in a continuous stream, synchronized by a clock signal. More efficient for high-speed transmission (e.g., network communications)
2.3 Error Detection
- Parity Checking: Even or odd number of 1s to detect errors, but incomplete error detection
- Checksums: Summing all bytes, sending the value; receiver recalculates to verify integrity.
- Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC): More complex method using polynomial division; detects burst errors more effectively.
2.4 Data Transmission Security
- Encryption protects data during transmission from unauthorized access
- Symmetric: Same key for encryption/decryption
- Asymmetric: Public key for encryption, private key for decryption
3. Hardware
3.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Control Unit (CU): Manages instruction execution.
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs arithmetic and logic.
- Registers: Fast storage locations in the CPU.
- Program Counter (PC): Holds next instruction address.
- Accumulator: Stores intermediate results.
- Fetch-Execute Cycle: Fetches, decodes, executes instructions
3.2 Memory
- RAM (Random Access Memory): Volatile memory for currently used data/programs. Data lost when power off; read and write;
- ROM (Read-Only Memory): Non-volatile memory for essential system instructions. Data retained without power, stores firmware/boot programs.
3.3 Input and Output Devices
- Input: Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone.
- Output: Monitor, printer, speakers, projector.
3.4 Storage Devices
- Magnetic Storage: Hard Disk Drives (HDDs): Large capacity; mechanical parts, susceptible to wear.
- Solid-State Drives (SSDs): Flash memory, no moving parts; faster access, more durable
- Optical Storage (CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays): Use lasers to read/write data; software, music, movies distribution
3.5 Emerging Technologies
- 3D Printing: Rapid prototyping, customized production (manufacturing, medicine, architecture).
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Simulation of human intelligence by machines (virtual assistants, autonomous vehicles, data analysis). Considerations include ethical implications and job displacement.
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