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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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Define the terms CU and ALU and briefly explain their roles in the CPU.

The two terms are acronyms for "Control Unit" and "Arithmetic and Logic Unit". The ALU handles all arithmetic operations (for example, addition) and all logical operations (for example...

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Answered by João D. Computing tutor
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What are adventages and disadventages of encryption network security?

Network security focused on encryption are strong in raw computer security - the computers can encrypt data fast enough and the encryption is reliable and difficult to break. However, it has its downfalls...

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Answered by Sara J. Computing tutor
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What is encapsulation?

Encapsulation is restricting data and actions to object they are defined in. In other words, no other object can access and modify them directly. In Java encapsulation can be achieved by making an object ...

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