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Languages and Translators
What are the two categories of la...,
Define machine code assembly lang...,
What is the difference between im...
12  cards
Number systems and floating point numbers
What does a floating point number...,
Problem with fp numbers,
Define absolute error and relativ...
10  cards
Boolean logic and algebra
Two positions,
Why would you simplify circuits,
How can you simplify circuits
9  cards
System software
Two roles of the os,
How does the os achieve these two...,
What are the 3 types of interfaces
9  cards
Input / Output devices
How do barcode readers work,
Principles of operation of a barc...,
What are the 2 common barcode sys...
11  cards
SQL queries
Define sql,
Common datatypes for sql,
When creating a table what do you...
8  cards
Databases
Define entity attribute and relat...,
3 types of relationships,
Define flat file databases
8  cards
Secondary Storage Device
Ssds are,
Hdds are,
Principles of operations of a hdd
6  cards
Error detection
Why can errors occur,
3 type of errors,
Define checksum and check digit
9  cards
Computer Architecture
Define main memory,
Define i o control,
Define processor
13  cards
Fetch Decode Execute Cycle
Define arithmetic logic unit alu,
Define control unit cu,
Define clock
21  cards
Assembly language
Define opcode,
Define operand,
What can instructions do
6  cards
Graphics and compression
Define pixel,
How do you calculate resolution o...,
Define colour depth
14  cards
Representing sound
Define digital,
Define analogue,
Define sampling resolution
11  cards
Encryption
Define encryption,
Define decryption,
Define cipher
11  cards

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