topic 1 - binary system & hexadeximal
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uses of binary system (3)
• ASCII value • unicode value • instruction
memory measurements from smallest to largest (5)
• 1KB • 1MB • 1GB • 1TB • 1PB
advantages of using hexadecimal (5)
• easier to understand • easier to debug • shorter so takes up less space • faster to enter than binary • conversion to binary is easier than from denary
uses of hexadecimal numbers (3)
• MAC address • HTML colours • error messages
problems with shifting bits (3)
• may run out of places at the end of the register • end bit may be lost • may result in loss of precision
what does HTML stand for
hyper text markup language
structure of HTML
• structure used for layout • in HTML doc, presentation and structure often kept separate • HTML tag used for structure
URL (composed of 3 parts)
• protocol • filename • webserver name
presentation of HTML
• presentation used for colour/style • in HTML doc, presentation and structure often kept separate • CSS linked to the HTML used for presentation
what does MAC address stand for
Media access code
explain what is meant by a MAC address (6)
• hardware address • unique num associated w device • LAA • UAA • first 6/8 digit = manufacturer code • last 6/8 digit = serial num of device