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What is the truth table for the Boolean operator AND?

The Boolean operator AND is a very common one encountered in Computer Science, along with NOT and OR (and its variant XOR). The operator takes in two inputs and gives one output. The truth table shows all...

Answered by Alexandru N. • Computing tutor

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What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

RAM (Random Access Memory) is a form of memory which is used to save data about programs that are currently open. RAM is much faster than a HDD or SSD, and so the CPU has to spend less time in the "f...

Answered by Jack G. • Computing tutor

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Describe how sensors and microprocessors are used to maintain certain conditions.

Information from the sensors is sent to the microprocessor. The ADC (analogue to digital converter) converts the analogue data into digital form. The microprocessor compares this digital data with stored ...

Answered by Yassin O. • Computing tutor

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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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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...

Answered by Joanna L. • Computing tutor

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