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What is the difference between simplex, half duplex and full duplex?

These are different forms of data transfer. Simplex means that data can only travel in one direction between an interface. An example of this would be a keyboard - you type into the computer which is regi...

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Answered by Matthew M. Computing tutor
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How would you check if a number is palindrome using a looping algorithm in any programming language ?

A palindrome number is one which remains the same when its digits are reversed. For example 121, if you write 121 backwards its still 121.

The algorithm involves a really simple loop whic...

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Project Euler Question 3: What is the largest prime factor of the number 600851475143?

To answer this question you must first fully understand what prime factors are. Any positive integer number can be 'split' down into a product of its prime factors, that is, the number can only be made by...

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Answered by Tom E. Computing tutor
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What is the difference between a data structure and a data type?

A data structure is a way of describing a certain way to organize peices of data so that operations and alogrithms can be more easily applied. For example tree type datastructures often allow for efficien...

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Answered by Tom B. Computing tutor
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Which are the parts of a compuer?

Hard drive

output devices such as printer,  screen

processor

CD/DVD driver

input devices such as keyboard, mouse

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Answered by Pablo Q. Computing tutor
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