Module 7: Information Technology

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What series of numbers do computers use to encode information?

Back

Binary numbers.

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How does noise affect a signal?

Back

It causes the signal to deteriorate.

Front

What type of signals are discrete and represented by two values - either on or off?

Back

Digital signals.

Front

What is the process of translating information into the form of code called?

Back

Encoding.

Front

What type of signal has its amplitude modulated?

Back

AM (Amplitude Modulation).

Front

What is the opposite of digital signals, which are continuous?

Back

Analog signals.

Front

What is the term for a signal that can vary continuously?

Back

Analog signal.

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What does the term 'transmit' refer to in information technology?

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To send or convey information from one place to another.

Front

What is the purpose of encoding information?

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To convert data into a format suitable for transmission or storage.

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What does 'FM' stand for in signal modulation?

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Frequency Modulation.