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DGCA - Final Day To Day Revision List Revision 1
DGCA - Final Day To Day Revision List Revision 1
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Topic 1.1
Topic 1.2
1. Understand data storage, bit to exbibyte and the how to convert between the units
2. Understand how to calculate the le size of an image and a sound le in a given unit.
3. Understand the purpose and the need for data compression
4. Understand the advantage of data compression, I.e less bandwidth, less storage space,
shorter transmission time.
5. Understand how le are compressed using lossy and lossless compression methods
6. Understand and be able to describe how RLE compression works
7. Understand that reducing resolution or colour depth, reducing sample rate or resolution is
used with lossy compression.
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Topic 6.1
1. Able to describe how sensors, ,microprocessors and actuators are used to create automated
systems.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of an automation system for a given scenario:
1. Industry, transport, agriculture, weather, gaming, lighting, science.
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2. You must be able to clearly describe:
1. What and how the sensors function
2. The role of the microprocessors
3. The data that is gathered, converted, and stored
4. The values that the microprocessor uses to compare inputted data
5. The role of actuators for each scenario.
6. You must be able to draw and annotate a given scenario.
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