Computer Fundamentals Assignment
Computer Fundamentals Assignment
The goal of the fifth generation computing is to develop devices that respond to natural language input,
and will have the capability of learning and self-organization. These computers use intelligent
programming (artificial intelligence) and knowledge-based problem solving techniques. The input and
output for these machines will be in the form of graphic images or speeches. Presently these computers
are used in field of medicine, treatment planning, monitoring etc. on a very small scale.
Q2. A. Determine the decimal equivalent of the given number (34.51) 8
To calculate the decimal equivalent,
We need to calculate according to the exponent value
Y1 x 81 + Y2 x 80 + Y3 x 8-1 + Y4 x 8-2
Where Y1,Y2,Y3 and Y4 are the numbers
So
(34.51)8 = 3 x 81 + 4 x 80 + 5 x 8-1 + 1 x 8-2
= 24 + 4 + 0.625 + 0.015625
= (28.640625)10
Is the decimal value
B. Determine the decimal equivalent of the given number (155) 16
To calculate the hexadecimal equivalent,
We need to calculate according to the exponent value
Y1 x 162 + Y2 x 161 + Y3 x 160
Where Y1,Y2 and Y3 are the numbers
So
(155)16 = 1 x 162 + 5 x 161 + 5 x 160
= 256+ 80 + 5
= (341)10
Is the decimal value
a. Magnetic Disks resemble L.P. [Long playing] records and can be accessed randomly.
Six or more disks are mounted on a central hub to form a Disk Pack, which rotates,
spinning the disks at speeds of 50 or more revolutions per second. Information can be
recorded on both sides of the inner disks through a series of magnetized and nonmagnetized spots, while on the two outer disks; recording is possible only on the
inner surface. Each recording surface is divided into a number of concentric tracks
and patterns of bits in sequence on one-track represents a character. Despite the
varying lengths, each track has the same number of characters. The tracks are further
sub-divided into sectors and information can be accessed by track and sector address.
The standard sized disk is about 14, 8, 51/4 & 31/2 varying in size and may have several
hundred tracks per surface, easily making the storage capacity of pack about 1000
Megabytes / Gigabytes. The disk packs can either be permanently fixed or can be
replaceable [Removable] disks.
Magnetic disk
b. CD-ROM stands for compact disc, read only memory, the data that is in huge
volumes but rarely needs to be changed is stored on this media Example: dictionaries,
encyclopedias, medical/legal reference libraries, music, video companies distribute
their products on CD-ROM. Because of high precision and data density CD-ROMs
can hold data density CD-ROMs can hold data upto 600MB 700MB. Because of the
CDs high capacities and the fact that nobody can change the data many companies
choose CD-ROMs as the distribution media for their products. Another important
application of CD-ROM technology is CD-l or CD-Interactive which stores digital
audio, full motion video and graphics, animation, text and data on CD.
CD-ROM Drive
CD-R/W Drive