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Convert the base-10 number 74 into an 8-bit binary number

In base-10 (denary) representation numbers are represented by saying how many units, tens, hundreds, thousands etc... there are from right to left. So for 74 there are 7 tens and 4 units. In binary, each ...

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Answered by Matthew H. Computing tutor
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What is the difference between Serial and Parallel transmission of data?

Serial transmission is where bits are transmitted one at a time over a single channel, particularly used within USB devices. Parallel transmission is where bits are sent simultaneously over their own indi...

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Answered by Jay L. Computing tutor
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What is the difference between interpreted and intermediate code?

Interpreted code is compiled line by line when a program is run which means there could be errors. Compiled code is translated into object code, all at once and an executable file is produced. Interpreted...

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Answered by Zoe N. Computing tutor
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What is meant by the term spooling? Give an example of when it can be used.

Spooling refers to the use of a temporary storage area, a buffer held in memory for a peripheral device to access when it's ready to process the instruction. This is because devices access data at differe...

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Answered by Zoe N. Computing tutor
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What is the range of denary numbers that can be represented using 8-bit two’s complement binary integers?

In the two's complement notation - the first bit is used to display whether a number is positive or negative. This leaves us with 7 bits to work with to signify the magnitude(size of the number). To calcu...

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Answered by Juris B. Computing tutor
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