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Which number system is primarily used in PCs for data coding?
Which number system is primarily used in PCs for data coding?
Who is recognized for stating the idea of program control on computing processes for the first time?
Who is recognized for stating the idea of program control on computing processes for the first time?
What is a byte?
What is a byte?
Which characteristic of information ensures it is reasonably or legally satisfying requirements?
Which characteristic of information ensures it is reasonably or legally satisfying requirements?
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What term describes the data processing method used for ordering data?
What term describes the data processing method used for ordering data?
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Study Notes
Number System Used in PCs
- Binary is the number system used in PCs to create data coding.
First Program Control Idea
- Charles Babbage first articulated the concept of program control in computing processes.
Definition of a Byte
- A byte is a sequence of eight bits.
Data Stored in Computers
- Computers store data.
Information Characteristics: Completeness
- Information, as a message, should include all relevant information to be considered complete.
Information Characteristics: Verifiability
- Information must be verifiable to assess its validity, accuracy, and appropriateness.
Information Characteristics: Adequacy
- Information must reasonably or legally satisfy a requirement.
Information Characteristics: Currency
- Information must be timely and not outdated.
Information Characteristics: Objectivity
- Information should strive to reduce bias by relying on verifiable data.
Data Processing: Sorting
- Sorting is a data processing technique used to order data.
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Description
This quiz covers foundational concepts in data and information systems, including number systems, data storage, and characteristics of reliable information. Explore the importance of completeness, verifiability, adequacy, currency, and objectivity in information management. Perfect for beginners in computer science and data processing.
