iGCSE Computer Science 0478 Flashcards
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What is a character in computing?

  • The smallest unit of data in a computer
  • A step-by-step set of instructions
  • Text, numbers, and symbols, such as each key on a keyboard (correct)
  • A system of numbers with a base of 10

    • What is an algorithm?

    A step-by-step set of instructions

    What is data?

    Numbers, symbols, or alphanumeric characters in their raw format before processing

    What is analogue data?

    <p>The smooth stream of data that our senses process on a daily basis, such as sound waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is digital data?

    <p>Data represented in the values 1 and 0 that a computer can process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is denary?

    <p>A system of numbers with a base of 10, where each unit used increases by the power of 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is binary?

    <p>A system of numbers with a base of 2, where each unit increases by powers of 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a register?

    <p>Small pieces of memory where values can be held</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hexadecimal?

    <p>A system of numbers with a base of 16, where each unit used increases by the power of 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does debugging mean?

    <p>Finding and fixing problems and errors in a program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bit?

    <p>Short for binary digit, it is the smallest unit of data in a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bit rate?

    <p>The rate at which data is transferred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is serial transmission?

    <p>Uses a single wire to transfer bits of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is parallel transmission?

    <p>Uses multiple wires to transfer bits of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is interference in data transmission?

    <p>Disturbances that can occur in the signals when sending data that may corrupt it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is simplex transmission?

    <p>Sending data in one direction only at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is duplex transmission?

    <p>Sending data in both directions at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is half-duplex transmission?

    <p>Sending data in both directions but only one direction at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hacker?

    <p>A person who tries to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is malware?

    <p>A software program that is designed to damage or disrupt a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a computer virus?

    <p>A software program that is designed to corrupt a computer and the files on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spyware?

    <p>A software program that collects user information through their Internet connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hacking?

    <p>Gaining unauthorized access to a computer or network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a firewall?

    <p>A system that protects against unauthorized access to or from a computer or network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a modem?

    <p>A hardware device that converts data so that it can be transmitted from computer to computer over telephone wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a browser?

    <p>A program used to access the World Wide Web that displays HTML files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a packet?

    <p>A unit of data that can be sent across a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a protocol?

    <p>An agreed format or set of rules to transmit data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cache memory?

    <p>A portion of memory used for high-speed storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an accumulator?

    <p>The register that is used for arithmetic and logic calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a peripheral?

    <p>A hardware device that is used to input, store, or output data from a computer, and is not directly part of the computer itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a high-level language?

    <p>A programming language that looks like the language humans generally use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a low-level language?

    <p>A programming language that is closer to the native language of computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is machine code?

    <p>A series of binary numbers made up of 1s and 0s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assembly language?

    <p>A low-level programming language that uses mnemonic codes to create programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is syntax in programming?

    <p>The structure of language in a computer program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a compiler?

    <p>A computer program that takes a whole program written in a high-level language and translates it into machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms and Definitions

    • Character: Represents text, numbers, and symbols; each key on a keyboard corresponds to a character.
    • Algorithm: A structured sequence of steps designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.
    • Data: Raw information including numbers and alphanumeric characters before any processing occurs.

    Types of Data

    • Analogue: Continuous data that our senses perceive, such as sound waves.
    • Digital: Data encoded in binary format (1s and 0s) that computers can process.
    • Denary: A base-10 numbering system where values increase by powers of 10.
    • Binary: A base-2 numbering system where values increase by powers of 2.
    • Hexadecimal: A base-16 numbering system that uses digits and letters to represent values.

    Computer Memory and Processing

    • Register: Small memory locations within a CPU for temporarily holding data and instructions.
    • Cache Memory: A high-speed storage area that provides quick access to frequently used data.
    • Accumulator: A specialized register for performing arithmetic and logic calculations.

    Data Transmission Methods

    • Bit: The smallest data unit in computing, short for binary digit.
    • Bit Rate: The speed at which data is transmitted.
    • Serial Transmission: Transfers data one bit at a time over a single wire.
    • Parallel Transmission: Simultaneously transfers multiple bits using multiple wires.
    • Simplex Transmission: Data can only flow in one direction.
    • Duplex Transmission: Enables simultaneous two-way data transmission.
    • Half-Duplex Transmission: Allows data to flow in both directions, but not at the same time.

    Security and Software

    • Hacker: Individual attempting unauthorized access to a network or computer.
    • Malware: Software designed with malicious intent to damage or disrupt a system.
    • Virus: A type of malware specifically created to corrupt files and systems.
    • Spyware: Software that gathers user information without their consent, typically through internet connections.
    • Firewall: A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

    Networking Concepts

    • Modem: A device converting data for transmission over telephone lines between computers.
    • Packet: A formatted unit of data sent across a network.
    • Protocol: Established rules for data transmission that define formats and procedures.

    Programming Languages

    • High-Level Language: Programming languages designed to be easy for humans to read and write.
    • Low-Level Language: Closer to machine code and hardware functionality, less readable for humans.
    • Machine Code: The binary code that is directly executed by a computer.
    • Assembly Language: A low-level language using mnemonics that can be easily translated to machine code.
    • Syntax: The structural rules governing the composition of statements in a programming language.

    Compilation and Interpretation

    • Compiler: A program that translates high-level language code into machine code all at once.
    • Interpreter: A program that translates high-level code line by line, executing the program simultaneously.

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