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What is the purpose of a multiplexer in combinational circuits?

  • To convert analog signals to digital
  • To perform binary addition
  • To minimize logic expressions
  • To select one of several input signals (correct)
  • Which of the following represents the binary number system?

  • Base 8
  • Base 2 (correct)
  • Base 10
  • Base 16
  • What does the two's complement method facilitate in signed binary number representation?

  • Multiplication of binary numbers
  • Simple subtraction (correct)
  • Easy conversion to hexadecimal
  • Addition without overflow
  • When designing sequential circuits, which flip-flop type is commonly used for data storage?

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    Which logic family is known for its high speed and low power consumption?

    <p>CMOS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does kinematics in computer animation primarily focus on?

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    Which of the following is an important aspect of digital video production?

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    What are factors affecting teaching and learning predominantly considered as?

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    Which is NOT a type of learning objective mentioned in Blooms Taxonomy?

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    What is a key element of a lesson plan according to the educational content provided?

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    What defines the acceptance criteria by an empty stack in a Push Down Automaton (PDA)?

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    Which of the following describes a key feature of a Turing Machine?

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    What is a distinguishing characteristic of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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    Which of the following protocols is commonly associated with Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications in the context of IoT?

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    In the context of the Cloud of Things, which statement is correct?

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    Which number system uses base 16?

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    What is the primary purpose of error detection codes?

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    What is the primary role of firewalls in network security?

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    Which of the following best describes electronic payment systems?

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    What type of memory is SRAM?

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    What is a key challenge of implementing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in commerce?

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    Which of the following logic gates outputs false only when all inputs are true?

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    Which technology is fundamental for the development of multimedia audio applications?

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    Which of the following is a property desirable in transactions?

    <p>Atomicity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of algorithms, what does the term 'asymptotic notation' refer to?

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    What is an example of a non-linear data structure?

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    What aspect of the Internet is emphasized in its role as a network infrastructure?

    <p>Governance through the Internet Society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a locking protocol in concurrency control?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a component of the electronic commerce framework?

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    Which technique is used to simplify Boolean expressions?

    <p>Karnaugh Map (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT part of the OSI model?

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    What defines consumer-oriented electronic commerce?

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    Which software life cycle model emphasizes iterative development?

    <p>Spiral Model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a property of algorithms?

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    In the context of software metrics, what does LOC stand for?

    <p>Line Of Code (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which multimedia file format is specifically designed for audio?

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    What does the MAC sublayer in the Data Link layer primarily handle?

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    Which of the following is a common technique used in software testing?

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    Which of the following best describes the use of subnets in networking?

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    Flashcards

    Binary Conversions

    Converting numbers between binary, octal, hexadecimal, BCD, ASCII, EBDIC, and Gray codes.

    Logic Gates

    Electronic circuits that perform logical operations (AND, OR, NOT, etc.).

    Minimization in Logic

    Simplifying logic expressions using algebraic methods like K-maps.

    Combinational Logic Circuits

    Circuits that produce an output based solely on current input values. (e.g., adders, subtractors).

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    Sequential Circuits

    Circuits with memory, producing outputs based on past inputs and current values.

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    Decimal Number System

    A base-10 number system using digits 0-9, where each place value represents a power of 10.

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    Binary Number System

    A base-2 number system using digits 0 and 1, where each place value represents a power of 2.

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    Octal Number System

    A base-8 number system using digits 0-7, where each place value represents a power of 8.

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    Hexadecimal Number System

    A base-16 number system using digits 0-9 and letters A-F, where each place value represents a power of 16.

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    Parity Bit

    An extra bit added to a data word for error detection. Even parity adds a bit to make the total number of 1s even, while odd parity makes the total number of 1s odd.

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    Checksum

    A method for error detection where the sum of all data bits is calculated and appended to the data. The receiver recalculates the checksum to verify data integrity.

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    What is a CPU?

    The central processing unit of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

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    What is RAM?

    Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of memory that is used by the CPU to store data that is currently being used by the computer. RAM is volatile, meaning that data is lost when the computer is turned off.

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    E-Commerce

    The buying and selling of goods and services electronically, primarily over the internet.

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    I-Way

    The infrastructure that supports electronic commerce, including networks, computers, software, and communication technologies.

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    Internet Governance

    The set of rules, procedures, and institutions that govern the internet's operation and evolution.

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    Firewall

    A security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to a computer network.

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    WWW (World Wide Web)

    A system of interconnected documents and resources accessed via the internet, using hyperlinks.

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    Mercantile Process Models

    A set of steps involved in buying and selling goods or services electronically.

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    Electronic Payment Systems

    Methods of paying for goods and services online, such as credit cards, digital wallets, and bank transfers.

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    EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

    The electronic exchange of business documents between companies, like purchase orders and invoices.

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    Pushdown Automata (PDA)

    A type of abstract machine that uses a stack to store information. It reads input symbols one by one and can transition between states based on the current state, the input symbol, and the top symbol on the stack. It can also manipulate the stack by pushing or popping symbols.

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    Turing Machine (TM)

    A theoretical model of computation that consists of a finite control unit, an infinite tape, and a read/write head. The TM can read and write symbols on the tape and move the head left or right. It can also transition between states based on the current state and the symbol read from the tape.

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    What does 'acceptance by empty stack' mean for a PDA?

    A PDA accepts a string if, after reading the entire input, the stack is empty. This means that the machine successfully manipulated the stack to achieve the desired state.

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    What is the Church-Turing thesis?

    It states that any problem that can be solved by an algorithm can also be solved by a Turing machine. It suggests that Turing machines are a universal model of computation.

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    Internet of Things (IoT)

    A network of interconnected devices that collect and exchange data through the internet. These devices can range from simple sensors to complex systems, enabling communication and automation across various domains.

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    Teaching & Learning

    The process of transferring knowledge and skills from a teacher to a learner. It involves active participation, meaningful interactions, and assessments to gauge understanding.

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    Teaching Objectives

    Specific goals and expectations for what students should be able to do or understand after a lesson or unit. They describe the desired outcome and provide direction for instruction.

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    Instructional Objectives

    Detailed and measurable statements that outline the specific skills, knowledge, or attitudes learners are expected to acquire or demonstrate during a particular lesson or activity.

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    Bloom's Taxonomy

    A hierarchical classification system that outlines different levels of cognitive skills, from basic knowledge recall to higher-order thinking, such as analysis and evaluation.

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    Types of Teaching Methods

    Different approaches to deliver instruction, engaging learners in various ways. Examples include lecture, discussion, demonstration, project-based learning, and inquiry-based learning.

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    Transaction

    A sequence of operations that are treated as a single, indivisible unit. Either all operations in the transaction complete successfully, or none of them do. This ensures data consistency and avoids partial updates.

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    ACID Properties

    Four key properties that guarantee data integrity in transactions: Atomicity (all or nothing), Consistency (data remains valid), Isolation (transactions are independent), Durability (changes persist even if system crashes).

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    Concurrency Control

    Techniques used to manage access to shared resources (like databases) by multiple users/transactions concurrently. This prevents data conflicts and inconsistencies.

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    Locking Protocol

    A method in concurrency control where resources (e.g., database rows) are temporarily locked to prevent other transactions from accessing or modifying them, ensuring data consistency.

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    Network Topology

    The arrangement of the different nodes (computers, devices) in a network. Common topologies include bus, star, ring, mesh, and tree.

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    OSI Model

    A seven-layer model that defines the different functions involved in data communication between computers. Each layer handles specific tasks like physical transmission, data formatting, and application services.

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    Software Life Cycle

    A systematic process of software development that involves stages, from initial requirements gathering to maintenance. Models like Waterfall, Prototype, and Spiral define different approaches to managing each stage.

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    Software Testing

    The process of verifying and validating that software functions correctly, meets specifications and requirements, and identifies defects. Common types include Unit testing, Black Box testing, and White Box testing.

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    Study Notes

    Unit 1: Digital Logic

    • Data representation: Binary, octal, hexadecimal, BCD, ASCII, EBDIC, Gray codes, and their conversions.
    • Signed binary numbers: 1's and 2's complement methods, binary arithmetic.
    • Boolean algebra, Venn diagrams.
    • Basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, XOR, NOR, NAND, etc.), truth tables.
    • Logic expressions: SOP and POS forms, minimization (algebraic and Karnaugh map methods).
    • Combinational circuits: Adders, subtractors, multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders, decoders, and parity generators.
    • Memory systems (RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, and PLDs).
    • Sequential circuits: Flip-flops (S-R, J-K, D, T), registers, counters.
    • Analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion techniques.
    • Logic families: TTL, ECL, MOS, and CMOS.

    Unit 2: Computer Organization and Architecture

    • Number systems: Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal, conversions between systems.
    • Binary arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (using 1's and 2's complement methods).
    • Error detection codes: Parity bit, checksum, Hamming code.
    • Data representation codes: ASCII, EBCDIC, excess-3 code, BCD.
    • Number system conversions.
    • Microcomputer architecture: CPU, address bus, data bus, control bus, memory (RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, etc.).
    • Addressing techniques.
    • Digital electronic components and theorems.

    Unit 3: Programming and Data Structures

    • Analysis of algorithms, asymptotic notation (Big O, Big Omega, Big Theta), complexity of various data structures.
    • Arrays: Single and multi-dimensional, sparse matrices, row-major and column-major orders.
    • Recursion and examples (Tower of Hanoi).
    • Linked lists (singly, doubly, circular).
    • Stacks: Array-based and linked-list implementations, applications, postfix expression evaluation.
    • Queues: Array-based and linked-list implementations, priority queues, deques.
    • Searching (sequential, binary).
    • Sorting (insertion, selection, bubble, heap).
    • Hashing and collision resolution techniques.
    • Introduction to graphs, terminology and representations (adjacency matrices, adjacency lists) graph traversal (DFS, BFS).
    • Trees: Binary trees, binary search trees, complete binary trees, tree traversals, Huffman coding, AVL trees, B-trees.

    Unit 4: Algorithms

    • Algorithm analysis, time and space tradeoffs, asymptotic notation, recurrence relations.
    • Searching (linear, binary).
    • Divide-and-conquer (mergesort).
    • Basic plan generation systems (strips).
    • Knowledge representation in AI (Predicate logic).

    Unit 5: Operating System

    • Introduction to OS functionalities, types of OS, kernel, process management, scheduling, synchronization techniques (semaphores, conditional critical regions).
    • Memory management techniques.
    • I/O subsystem, file system, disk management, protection, security.
    • Problem of deadlocks and their solutions.

    Unit 6: Database Management System

    • Introduction to database components, comparison between DBMS and file-based systems.
    • Relational model: Entities, attributes, relationships, keys (primary, foreign, candidate), converting ER diagrams to relations.
    • Database anomalies, normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF).
    • Transaction concept, properties of transactions, concurrency control (locking, timestamps, serializability schedules).

    Unit 7: Computer Network

    • Introduction to communication networks, network topologies, transmission mechanisms, signal encoding, transmission impairments, OSI and TCP/IP models.
    • Protocol standardization for IoT and their issues.

    Unit 8: Software Engineering

    • Introduction to software engineering principles and methodologies.
    • Software project management estimation (LOC, FP metrics).
    • Requirements elicitation and specification (SRS).
    • Software design and development approaches (function-oriented, object-oriented).
    • Coding, testing, debugging, program analysis.
    • Software quality assurance and metrics (ISO 9000, SEI CMM).
    • Software maintenance, maintenance process models, and reverse engineering.

    Unit 9: Object Oriented Programming

    • Review of procedural programming concepts.
    • OOP fundamentals (data abstraction, information hiding, encapsulation, classes, objects, constructors, destructors).
    • Class methods, inheritance, polymorphism.
    • Abstract classes and methods.
    • Exceptions and exception handling.

    Unit 10: Web-Based Application Development

    • Internet basics.
    • Introduction to web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).
    • Node.js and Git.
    • Client-side and server-side scripting using languages like PHP, Python, or Ruby.

    Unit 11: Theory of Computation

    • Automata and grammars (DFA, NFA).
    • Regular expressions, Kleen's theorem, regular languages.
    • Context-free grammars (CFG), context-free languages (CFL), normal forms.
    • Pushdown automata (PDA), Turing machines (TM).
    • Decidability, undecidability, problems like the halting problem, Post Correspondence Problem.

    Unit 12: Internet of Things

    • Definitions, functional requirements, architecture, pillars and toolkit of IoT,
    • Middleware for IoT, Information security,
    • Protocol standardization, device protocols,
    • Web of Things vs. Internet of Things (IoT).

    Unit 13: Artificial Intelligence

    • Introduction to AI, production systems, control strategies, search strategies (Depth-first, breadth-first, best-first).
    • Knowledge representation (predicate logic, resolution, rule-based systems).
    • Inference techniques (forward chaining, backward chaining).
    • Planning systems (STRIPS).
    • Machine learning concepts (adaptive learning).

    Unit 14: Fundamental of E-Commerce

    • Introduction to e-commerce,
    • Network for e-commerce, Internet infrastructure, Internet terminology.
    • Global Information distribution networks.
    • Internet governance.

    Unit 15: Multimedia

    • Multimedia hardware and software, audio (digital audio technology, sound cards, MIDI), text, graphics, animation, video, multimedia project development.
    • Classification of multimedia.

    Art of Teaching

    • Teaching & Learning.
    • Teaching Objectives.
    • Teaching Methods.
    • Lesson plan.
    • Microteaching.
    • Effective ecosystem of the classroom.

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