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Describe the 4 layers of the TCP/IP model

The Application layer is the first in the stack; it uses high-level protocols that set an agreed standard for the communicating end-points; related to the application used to transmit data. It does not ac...

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Outline three differences between RAM and ROM

RAM is faster, primary memory, whereas ROM is secondary memoryRAM is volatile, whereas ROM is non-volatile, which is why ROM stores necessary information like the boot-up sequence.RAM stores applications ...

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Discuss the differences between operating systems designed for desktop computers and embedded systems.

Desktop:Supports a wide range of peripheralsRun a wide range of softwareManage securityNetworking protocols(etc)Embedded:Low hardware requirementsManage power consumptionNo/minimal UII/O(etc)

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Write a small program, in pseudocode or otherwise, that demonstrates a recursive algorithm. Write a small explanation of how recursion is used in your program.

The Fibonacci sequence is defined as:f(n) = f(n-1) + f(n-2)F(0) = 1F(1) = 1Where n is a positive number. This allows for a recursive algorithm to be written that returns 1 for the two ba...

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In terms of programming software, what is a translator? Describe the differences between the following three translators: assembler, compiler, interpreter.

A translator is used to convert high-level code into machine code. This is a set of instructions that can be directly executed by the computer's central processing unit (CPU).
An assembler translates...

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