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What is the primary advantage of NFC compared to Bluetooth in crowded areas?
What is the primary advantage of NFC compared to Bluetooth in crowded areas?
Which of the following devices uses passive NFC technology?
Which of the following devices uses passive NFC technology?
What does SATA stand for?
What does SATA stand for?
What makes SATA operation faster than PATA?
What makes SATA operation faster than PATA?
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Which of the following statements is true about active NFC?
Which of the following statements is true about active NFC?
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What is the benefit of passive NFC devices?
What is the benefit of passive NFC devices?
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Which of the following describes how SATA transfers data?
Which of the following describes how SATA transfers data?
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To prepare a Bluetooth device for pairing, what is the first step?
To prepare a Bluetooth device for pairing, what is the first step?
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What does RAID stand for?
What does RAID stand for?
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Which RAID configuration provides the highest reliability?
Which RAID configuration provides the highest reliability?
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What is a key characteristic of RAID 0?
What is a key characteristic of RAID 0?
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What is the main advantage of RAID 6 over RAID 5?
What is the main advantage of RAID 6 over RAID 5?
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What is the main advantage of using RAID 5?
What is the main advantage of using RAID 5?
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Why was the 'I' in RAID originally changed from 'Inexpensive' to 'Independent'?
Why was the 'I' in RAID originally changed from 'Inexpensive' to 'Independent'?
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Which statement best describes the role of a GPU in a computer?
Which statement best describes the role of a GPU in a computer?
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Which of the following is true about integrated GPUs?
Which of the following is true about integrated GPUs?
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What is RAID 10 a combination of?
What is RAID 10 a combination of?
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Which RAID configuration is primarily focused on speed with some fault tolerance?
Which RAID configuration is primarily focused on speed with some fault tolerance?
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What enables GPUs to handle a wide range of applications beyond graphics rendering?
What enables GPUs to handle a wide range of applications beyond graphics rendering?
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What are discrete GPUs known for compared to integrated GPUs?
What are discrete GPUs known for compared to integrated GPUs?
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Which RAID configuration is generally not as popular as RAID 3?
Which RAID configuration is generally not as popular as RAID 3?
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Which scenario is an example of utilizing GPU capabilities outside of gaming?
Which scenario is an example of utilizing GPU capabilities outside of gaming?
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What was the original purpose of designing GPUs?
What was the original purpose of designing GPUs?
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Which of the following statements about RAID 5 is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about RAID 5 is incorrect?
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What is the purpose of an assembler in the program development process?
What is the purpose of an assembler in the program development process?
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Which of the following programming languages is considered a high-level language?
Which of the following programming languages is considered a high-level language?
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During which step of the programming process is the program translated from high-level to assembly language?
During which step of the programming process is the program translated from high-level to assembly language?
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What role does a linker play in the program development workflow?
What role does a linker play in the program development workflow?
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What distinguishes a compiler from an interpreter?
What distinguishes a compiler from an interpreter?
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Which of the following best describes assembly time?
Which of the following best describes assembly time?
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What is the primary function of a loader in the program execution process?
What is the primary function of a loader in the program execution process?
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In the development workflow, what is the first step after a user writes a program in a high-level language?
In the development workflow, what is the first step after a user writes a program in a high-level language?
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What type of language is machine language considered?
What type of language is machine language considered?
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What does the conversion process from assembly language to machine code involve?
What does the conversion process from assembly language to machine code involve?
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Why are programs written in machine language not portable?
Why are programs written in machine language not portable?
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Which of the following statements about machine language is true?
Which of the following statements about machine language is true?
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What is the role of a compiler in programming?
What is the role of a compiler in programming?
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Which best describes assembly language?
Which best describes assembly language?
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Why is machine language programming typically considered tedious?
Why is machine language programming typically considered tedious?
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Which statement is true about the execution of programs written in high-level languages?
Which statement is true about the execution of programs written in high-level languages?
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Study Notes
NFC (Near Field Communication)
- NFC is a short-range wireless communication technology allowing data exchange between devices within approximately 10 cm.
- Higher security is offered by NFC due to its limited range compared to Bluetooth (up to 50m), making it suitable for crowded areas.
- Two types of NFC exist:
- Active NFC: Allows sending and receiving data, used in many Android and newer Apple devices.
- Passive NFC: Can only send data, can operate without power (e.g., student ID cards transferring info to bus card readers).
SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
- SATA is an interface for transferring data between a computer’s circuit board and storage devices, replacing the older PATA interface.
- Operates using serial communication, transmitting one bit at a time; this reduces interference and enhances speed over PATA.
- Offers simpler and slimmer cabling compared to parallel models.
Bluetooth Device Pairing
- To pair a Bluetooth device, make the device discoverable and follow the steps on a PC from Settings to connect.
- Once paired, Bluetooth devices typically reconnect automatically when within range.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
- RAID setups increase performance, provide fault tolerance, or both through multiple drives controlled by a RAID controller.
- Initially, "I" in RAID stood for "Inexpensive," later changed to "Independent"; used in SANs and personal computers.
- Various RAID configurations include:
- RAID 0: Stripes data across drives for performance without redundancy.
- RAID 1: Mirrors data across two drives for maximum reliability but doubles drive usage.
- RAID 3: Stripes data across three drives with parity for performance and safety.
- RAID 5: Similar to RAID 3 but distributes parity across drives; RAID 6 offers more reliability with additional parity calculations.
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) Basics
- GPUs are essential for rendering images and video in computers, aiding the CPU by performing quick calculations.
- Integrated GPUs are built into the CPU and share memory, while discrete GPUs have dedicated video memory (VRAM).
- Originally focused on 3D graphics rendering, GPUs now assist in AI, high-performance computing, and creative production.
Computer Languages Overview
- Machine Language: Low-level language understood by computers, represented in binary numbers; not portable across different systems.
- Assembly Language: A low-level programming language closely aligned with machine code, requiring an assembler for conversion to executable code.
- High-Level Language (HLL): Programming languages like C, FORTRAN, or Pascal that are more abstract and user-friendly, making programs less dependent on specific hardware.
Program Development Procedure
- A program is typically written in a high-level language like C.
- The C compiler translates the program into assembly language, which is then converted to machine code by an assembler.
- A linker combines all parts of the program for execution.
- A loader loads the program into memory for execution.
Compiler vs. Interpreter
- A compiler translates complete source code into machine code, generating output files, while an interpreter translates code on-the-fly during execution.
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Explore the fundamentals of Near Field Communication (NFC) in this quiz. Learn about its short-range wireless capabilities, security advantages over Bluetooth, and applications in crowded areas. Test your knowledge of this innovative communication technology.