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CS Test2

The document outlines the process of data collection and analysis from sensors, including the conversion of signals to digital format and continuous monitoring of seismic activity. It also describes the structure and function of hard disks, detailing how data is stored and accessed through magnetic patterns. Additionally, it explains the roles of RAM and ROM in storing running processes and permanent instructions, respectively, highlighting the importance of firmware in device operation.

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CS Test2

The document outlines the process of data collection and analysis from sensors, including the conversion of signals to digital format and continuous monitoring of seismic activity. It also describes the structure and function of hard disks, detailing how data is stored and accessed through magnetic patterns. Additionally, it explains the roles of RAM and ROM in storing running processes and permanent instructions, respectively, highlighting the importance of firmware in device operation.

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– sensors send signals / data to


a computer
– data / signal converted to
digital (using an ADC)
– computer calculates the
activity value based on sensor
signal strength / data
– if calculated value > 3,
– determine location of sensor
– build up a map of seismic
activity
– location and magnitude sent
to printer
– … via USB port / wireless link
– monitoring is continuous

output / hard copy not


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• The hard disk has one or more platters made of aluminium or glass
• Each surface of the platter/disk is ferrous-oxide which is capable of being
magnetised
• The platters/disks are mounted on a central spindle
• The disks are rotated at high-speed
• Each surface of the disk has a read/write head mounted on an arm positioned
just above the surface
• Electronic circuits control the movement of the arm and hence the heads
• The surface of the platter/disk is divided into concentric tracks and sectors
• One track in one sector is the basic unit of storage called a block
• The data is encoded as a magnetic pattern for each block
• When writing to disk, a variation in the current in the head produces a variation
in magnetic field on the disk
• When reading from disk, a variation in magnetic field produces a variation in
current through the head

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To store the files
needed to boot the
system
• To store parts of the
self- checkout
machine operating
system
• To store the
self-checkout machine
software
• To store the
intermediate data /
running total for items
purchased

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To store files / software long term

RAM stores currently running parts of files / programs / processes / OS


• ROM stores boot up instructions / OS kernel // data permanently // store the
firmware for the tablet

Firmware is software that provides basic machine instructions that allow the hardware to function and communicate
with other software running on a device.

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