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What is one primary function of computers related to data?
What is one primary function of computers related to data?
Which aspect of computers significantly contributes to making tasks more efficient?
Which aspect of computers significantly contributes to making tasks more efficient?
What is meant by the term 'compute' in the context of computers?
What is meant by the term 'compute' in the context of computers?
How do computers facilitate education and learning?
How do computers facilitate education and learning?
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What does Moore's Law refer to in the context of computers?
What does Moore's Law refer to in the context of computers?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of computers as mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a use of computers as mentioned?
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What is a significant advantage of computers in terms of communication?
What is a significant advantage of computers in terms of communication?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of a computer?
Which of the following best describes the nature of a computer?
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What is the primary role of a computer in problem-solving?
What is the primary role of a computer in problem-solving?
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Which of the following is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
Which of the following is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
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What term describes problems that cannot be solved by a computer?
What term describes problems that cannot be solved by a computer?
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What follows after proposing a solution to a problem?
What follows after proposing a solution to a problem?
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What must be done to translate an algorithm into a program?
What must be done to translate an algorithm into a program?
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What does the computer do after receiving the program?
What does the computer do after receiving the program?
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What is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
What is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
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In the problem-solving process, what is the outcome after the computer executes machine code?
In the problem-solving process, what is the outcome after the computer executes machine code?
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What do we call the set of finite steps that propose a solution to a problem?
What do we call the set of finite steps that propose a solution to a problem?
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Which of the following steps allows a computer to reduce human intervention in problem-solving?
Which of the following steps allows a computer to reduce human intervention in problem-solving?
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Which step involves translating the algorithm into machine code?
Which step involves translating the algorithm into machine code?
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What action do we take after writing down the solution in algorithm form?
What action do we take after writing down the solution in algorithm form?
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What is the final outcome of the computer's execution of machine code?
What is the final outcome of the computer's execution of machine code?
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What step follows feeding the computer the written program?
What step follows feeding the computer the written program?
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What is necessary to convert an algorithm into a format the computer can comprehend?
What is necessary to convert an algorithm into a format the computer can comprehend?
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What should be done if new numbers need to be processed by the computer?
What should be done if new numbers need to be processed by the computer?
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What is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
What is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
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Which step comes immediately after proposing a solution to a problem?
Which step comes immediately after proposing a solution to a problem?
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What do we call the set of finite steps used to solve a problem?
What do we call the set of finite steps used to solve a problem?
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What is the purpose of feeding the computer with the written program?
What is the purpose of feeding the computer with the written program?
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What does the computer do after receiving the machine code?
What does the computer do after receiving the machine code?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in solving a problem with a computer?
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What role does a programming language play in this process?
What role does a programming language play in this process?
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How does the computer output the results?
How does the computer output the results?
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What is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
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What does the algorithm do in the problem-solving process?
What does the algorithm do in the problem-solving process?
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What is the final step after confirming successful delivery?
What is the final step after confirming successful delivery?
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Which component is responsible for avoiding collisions during flight?
Which component is responsible for avoiding collisions during flight?
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What is produced from the machine code during the execution process?
What is produced from the machine code during the execution process?
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What is the purpose of translating the algorithm into a program?
What is the purpose of translating the algorithm into a program?
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During the algorithm's steps, what should be checked as part of the operational range?
During the algorithm's steps, what should be checked as part of the operational range?
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What needs to be done before the drone takes off?
What needs to be done before the drone takes off?
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What is the first step in solving a problem using a computer?
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What does time complexity focus on when solving computational problems?
What does time complexity focus on when solving computational problems?
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Which notation is used to classify time complexity in computer science?
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What step involves rewriting the finite steps of a solution into a computer language?
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What is the significance of the halting problem in computer science?
What is the significance of the halting problem in computer science?
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What does space complexity examine in relation to solving problems?
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What is the final outcome after the computer executes the machine code?
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Which of the following describes the steps taken to solve a problem using a computer?
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Study Notes
Information Technology Essentials - Lecture 02
- Lecture title: Information Technology Essentials - Lecture 02
- Instructor: Dr. Karim Lounis
- Semester: Fall 2024
- Topics covered: Computer Systems, Concepts, notions, and terminologies in Computers
- Course location: ensia, National School of Artificial Intelligence
Computer Systems
- Definition: A system is a set of components that work together to achieve specific objectives or functions (e.g., provide a service).
- Examples of systems: immune system, power distribution system, supply chain management, computer system
What is a computer system?
- This topic is introduced, but not further defined in the provided text
Computers
- Definition: A computer is an electronic machine designed for automatically computing problems at a very high velocity
- Characteristics:
- Electronic machines: Following the development of electronics
- Automatic: Reducing human intervention
- Compute: Solve problems
- Problem: A question requiring a solution
- Further classifications:
- Computable problems
- Decidability
- Uncomputable problems
- Undecidable problems
How do computers try to solve problems?
- Steps to solving a problem using a computer:
- Analyze and understand the problem
- Propose a solution (algorithm)
- Translate the algorithm into a program using a programming language
- Feed the computer with the program and any required input
- Convert the program to machine code so the computer can execute it
- The computer swiftly executes the machine code and solves the problem
- Display the results (the output)
Algorithm
- Definition: A finite sequence of steps to solve a problem.
- Characteristics of algorithms:
- Finite set of steps
- Unambiguous steps
- Inputs and outputs
- Termination
- Feasibility
- Expressed in natural language
Algorithm 1
- Problem statement: Given a list of random natural numbers, compute their product
- Steps:
- Obtain the complete list of numbers
- Multiply the first number by the second, and note the result
- Multiply the result from step 2 by the next number on the list
- Repeat step 3 until all numbers are exhausted
- Announce the final result
Algorithm 2
- Problem statement: Deliver a parcel (like an egg tray) to a customer using a drone
- Steps:
- Obtain the customer's location
- Check if the location is within the drone's range; if not, cancel delivery
- Load the drone with the parcel
- Take off and fly to the customer's location
- Avoid collisions during flight using sensors
- Inform the customer that the drone is approaching
- Gently release the parcel using a parachute
- Confirm successful delivery with the customer
- Return to storage, or continue with other deliveries
- Notify the customer service of the delivery result
Algorithm 3
- Problem statement: Salim wants to send confidential documents to Ali in a locked box without revealing the key to Ali or the postman
- Steps:
- Put the documents in a box and lock it
- Send the box to Ali
- Postman will collect the box and take it to Ali
- Ali locks the box again with his own lock
- Send the box to Salim
- Postman will collect the box and take it to Salim
- Salim removes his lock from the box
- Postman will take the box and transport it back to Ali
- Ali removes his lock and open the box to get the documents
Algorithms, Computability, & Uncomputability
- Computability: Whether a problem can be solved by an algorithm
- Decidability: Problems for which an algorithm can be constructed
- Uncomputable Problems: Problems for which algorithms cannot be constructed to solve in a finite amount of time
Algorithms & Complexity
- Complexity: Difficulty in solving problems by looking at solvability, requirements (space, time), efficiency, and classification
- Space complexity: Amount of memory needed to solve a problem
- Time complexity: Amount of time needed to solve a problem (worst-case scenario)
- Big-O notation: Method for classifying the time and space complexity of algorithms (e.g., O(1), O(log n), O(n), O(n log n), O(n^2))
Algorithms (Example)
- Problem statement: Display numbers from 1 to 100. For multiples of 3, print "EN". For multiples of 5, print “SIA". For multiples of both 3 and 5, print “ENSIA”
- The problem is solvable. An algorithm can be constructed.
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Dive into the second lecture of the Information Technology Essentials course. Explore key concepts, definitions, and terminologies related to computer systems. This session covers the essential components of computer systems and their functions.
