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What is a characteristic of digital signals that enables computers to process them?
What is a characteristic of digital signals that enables computers to process them?
What is the main application of digital processing in sound?
What is the main application of digital processing in sound?
What is the primary function of a GPS system?
What is the primary function of a GPS system?
What is the name of the first electronic programmable digital computer?
What is the name of the first electronic programmable digital computer?
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What is the function of ADC and DAC in modern computers?
What is the function of ADC and DAC in modern computers?
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What is the purpose of ground stations in a GPS system?
What is the purpose of ground stations in a GPS system?
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What is the significance of digital information being in digital form?
What is the significance of digital information being in digital form?
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What is common to all integrated circuits in modern computers?
What is common to all integrated circuits in modern computers?
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What is the comparison between modern computers and the first computers?
What is the comparison between modern computers and the first computers?
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What is the primary function of ground stations in a GPS system?
What is the primary function of ground stations in a GPS system?
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What is the minimum number of satellites required to determine the exact location of a receiver?
What is the minimum number of satellites required to determine the exact location of a receiver?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of GPS?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of GPS?
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What is a potential privacy issue with GPS?
What is a potential privacy issue with GPS?
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Which of the following GPS applications is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which of the following GPS applications is NOT mentioned in the content?
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What happens if a turn is missed or taken too soon while using a GPS application?
What happens if a turn is missed or taken too soon while using a GPS application?
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Why is the GPS chip in a device considered a drawback?
Why is the GPS chip in a device considered a drawback?
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What is an advantage of using GPS?
What is an advantage of using GPS?
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What is a result of having GPS available anywhere?
What is a result of having GPS available anywhere?
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Why is GPS considered a distraction while driving?
Why is GPS considered a distraction while driving?
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Study Notes
Digital Signal Processing
- Digital signals can be processed using techniques such as encryption, compression, multiplexing, and routing.
- Computers can process digital signals because they are made up of numbers.
Digital Information Processing
- Internet applications process digital information to present web pages, games, and more to users.
- Sound processing allows for music creation and mixing.
- Image processing enables painting and editing of photographs.
- Movie editing allows for splicing video and changing music.
Computer Technology Advancements
- The first electronic programmable digital computer was Colossus, built for British Intelligence during World War II.
- Modern computers, including smartphones, are built from integrated circuits that convert analog signals to digital and back.
- Integrated circuits store and process data using microscopic transistors.
GPS Technology
- A GPS (Global Positioning System) consists of over 30 navigation satellites orbiting the Earth.
- GPS receivers, such as those in smartphones, collect signals from satellites to determine location.
- A GPS system has three parts: satellites, ground stations, and receivers.
GPS Applications
- Examples of GPS applications include Apple Maps, Google Maps, MapQuest, Waze, and Android Auto.
Benefits of GPS
- Easy navigation instructions to get from point A to point B
- Most GPS applications are free
- Real-time traffic and weather alerts
- Available anywhere
- Flexible rerouting options
Drawbacks of GPS
- GPS chips consume more power, draining device batteries within 8-12 hours
- GPS can be a distraction while driving
- Privacy issues arise from location tracking, allowing commercial organizations to gather data and target individuals for advertisements
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Description
This quiz covers the processing of digital signals, including encryption, compression, and multiplexing, as well as applications such as internet apps, sound processing, and image processing.
