The data rate produced by a typist is 56 bits/second. Assuming that the text is encoded using the standard 8-bit ASCII code, the number of letters that is typed in one second equals ____ letters/second.

What will be an ideal response?


7. (56 bits/s)/(8 bits/letter) = 7 letters/s

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A sudden heritable change in nucleotide sequence is a ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How are most superchargers lubricated?

A) By greased bearings B) By an internal oil reservoir C) By engine oil under pressure through lines from the engine D) No lubrication is needed because the incoming air cools the supercharger

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How can dehumidification reduce the required capacity of a mechanical cooling system?

A) by allowing the cooling system to be sized to meet just the sensible cooling load B) by allowing the cooling system to be sized to meet just the sensible latent load C) by reducing the air temperature through evaporation D) by pre-cooling the air entering the evaporator

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