CT2/P2

Question 1

Decomposition

Answer 1

involves taking a large, complex problem and breaking it down into smaller, more manageable parts or tasks

Question 2

Algorithm

Answer 2

it is a set of instructions to perform a specific task

Question 3

Sequence

Answer 3

A set of logical steps carried out in order

Question 4

Error

Answer 4

the problems in a program due to which the program will stop the execution.

Question 5

Transistor

Answer 5

tiny electrical components that form the basis of all digital computing devices.

They have two distinct states (on and off) that we use the binary digits 1 and 0 to represent.

Question 6

Binary

Answer 6

In a computer, all data is stored in binary form. A binary digit has two possible states - 1 and 0.

Question 7

Denary

Answer 7

Humans tend to use the denary number system. This is the base 10 system that you are familiar with

Question 8

Bit

Answer 8

A bit is the smallest unit of data a computer can use.

Question 9

Byte

Answer 9

Eight bits are known as a byte. A byte is significant in that a single character can be represented in binary in eight bits - one byte.