COMP 1047 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Web Application, System Testing, Bios
18 Dec 2013
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A computer is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. Processing: central processing unit (cpu, microprocessor. System software: operating system (os) examples, linux, microsoft windows (windows xp, windows. A microcontroller is a special-purpose microprocessor that is built into the machine it controls. Microcontrollers can be embedded in all sorts of everyday devices. Digital devices like a light switch only two options (1 and 0) like on and off. Analog devices like a light switch that can dim the lights infinite scales of values. Numeric data any number that is going to be used in calculations. Binary number system conversion for calculation table, ex. Character data numbers that won"t be calculated, ex. An integrated circuit (computer chip) is a super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements ex.
