Module 7: Information Technology

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What are the steps of communication using signals?

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1. Encode 2. Transmit 3. Decode

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

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What is the best model of an analog signal?

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A smooth wave

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What do all signals used to communicate have in common?

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They all send information.

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How do computer hard drives and USB drives store data?

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Binary code

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What technology uses light and cables to transfer electric signals over long distances?

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Fiber optics

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What is encoding in communication?

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The process of converting information into a format suitable for transmission.

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What is decoding in communication?

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The process of converting received signals back into understandable information.

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What is a digital signal?

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A signal that represents data as a series of discrete values, typically 1's and 0's.

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What is an analog signal?

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A continuous signal that represents physical measurements.

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What is the purpose of a USB drive?

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To store and transfer data using binary code.

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