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What is a Binary Numbering System and why is it used? Provide an example of Binary numbering.
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represents numeric values using two symbols: 0 and 1.
0 0 0 0 numerical value 1 1 0 0 0 numerical value 2 0 1 0 0 numerical value 3 1 1 0 0 numerical value 4 |
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What is an expansion slot and what is its purpose on the motherboard?
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specific slots on a PC motherboard that facilitate the placement of expansion cards.
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What is the difference between SRAM and DRAM?
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(Dynamic Random Access Memory) memory chip used in main memory. must be constantly refreshed w/pulses of electricty to maintain data stored in the chip.
(Static Random Access Memory) memory chip used as cache memory. much faster than DRAM and it doesn't have to be refreshed as often. |
