The Process of Pseudorandom Number Generation Flashcards
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is a mathematical concept, either computational or as a device, which is designed to generate a random set of numbers that should not display any distinguishable patterns in its generation process
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Random number generator (RNG)
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pertains to algorithms use mathematical formulas to produce sequences of random numbers
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Pseudorandom number generator (PRNG)
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PRNG is also known as a
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deterministic random number generator
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What are the three characteristics of pseudorandom number generator?
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- Efficient
- Deterministic
- Periodic
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A PRNG can produce multiple pseudorandom numbers in a short period of time
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Efficient
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In a PRNG, a given sequence of numbers can be reproduced at a later stage
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Deterministic
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This means that the sequence will eventually repeat itself at some point in time
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Period
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