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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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Convert 01010001 from binary to decimal

Each digit in binary has a different value, very much the same as the way the three in 32 has a different value than the three in 321. Whereas this goes from 30 to 300, and you multiply by 10 every time, ...

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Answered by Jay L. Computing tutor
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Why are certain fields chosen to be the primary key in a database?

A Primary key is a field in a database that is used as an unique identifier for each record. Therefore the field that is chosen as the primary key has to be something that will be different for every reco...

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Answered by Corey B. Computing tutor
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What is stepwise refinement in top down programming?

This is the process of breaking down a problem into sections which become progressively smaller until each module can be written as a singular function. Each module can be tested separately or form part o...

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Answered by Zoe N. Computing tutor
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