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Difference between Cyber Security and Information Security

Mahesh Parahar
Mahesh Parahar
Updated on 14-Mar-2026 1K+ Views

Cyber Security and Information Security are often used interchangeably, but they differ in scope. Cyber security deals with protecting networks, computers, and data from unauthorized electronic/digital access. Information security deals with protecting information assets regardless of whether the information is in physical or digital format. It is important to note the difference between data and information. Not all data is information − data becomes information when it is interpreted in context and given meaning. For example, "14041989" is just data, but when we know it is a person's date of birth, it becomes information. Hence, all information is data, ...

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Difference between JPEG and PNG

Mahesh Parahar
Mahesh Parahar
Updated on 14-Mar-2026 9K+ Views

JPEG and PNG are two widely used image file formats. JPEG uses a lossy compression algorithm, which reduces file size by discarding some image data. PNG uses a lossless compression algorithm, preserving all original image data without any quality loss. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) JPEG is best suited for photographs and images with smooth color gradients. It achieves smaller file sizes by discarding image data that the human eye is less likely to notice. The compression level is adjustable − higher compression means smaller files but more quality loss. JPEG does not support transparency. PNG (Portable ...

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C program for DFA accepting all strings over w ∈(a,b)* containing "aba" as a substring

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 11-Mar-2026 3K+ Views

ProblemDesign a DFA for the language L={w1abaw2 | w1, w2 Є(a, b)*}, which means the DFA accepts all strings which contain “aba” as a substring.SolutionThe strings that are accepted by language L= {aba, aabaa, aabab, babab, ababa, …….}Step 1 − Transition diagram for minimal string (starting string) −If w1 and w2 are null then the string it generates is “aba” because w1, w2 ε(a, b)*q0 is the initial state and q3 is the final state.Step 2 − The final DFA for the given language is as follows −Explanationqo is the initial state q0 on ‘a’ goes to q1 and on ...

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C Program to construct DFA accepting odd numbers of 0s and 1s

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 11-Mar-2026 10K+ Views

Construct deterministic finite automata (DFA) for the language L = { w : w has odd number of 0’s and w has odd number of 1’s}, over the alphabet Σ = {0, 1}.Example0111, 010101, 01110011 is an accepted string, because those strings have an odd number of 0’s and an odd number of 1’s.For the given language we will need four states to draw the main DFA which will read odd no. of 0s and 1s. We can also draw it by merging the two DFAs in which one will accept only an odd number of 0s and one accepts ...

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C Program to build DFA accepting the languages ending with "01

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 11-Mar-2026 18K+ Views

ProblemDesign deterministic finite automata (DFA) with ∑ = {0, 1} that accepts the languages ending with “01” over the characters {0, 1}.SolutionThe strings that are generated for a given language are as follows −L={01, 001, 101, 110001, 1001, ……….}The minimum length of the string is 2, the number of states that the DFA consists of for the given language is: 2+1 = 3 states.Here, q0 − On input 0 it goes to state q1 and on input 1 it goes to itself.q1 − On input 0 it goes to itself and on input 1 it goes to State q2.q2 − ...

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Difference between Compiler and Assembler

Kiran Kumar Panigrahi
Kiran Kumar Panigrahi
Updated on 15-Jan-2025 9K+ Views

Both compilers and assemblers are the language processors used to convert software codes written in high-level language and assembly language into machine language codes. Compiler and assemblers are the types of system software. These are required because a computer cannot process a code written in high-level programming language like C, C++, Java, etc. and assembly language. Therefore, it is necessary to convert an HLL or assembly code into machine code for execution. In this article, we will highlight all the key differences between compilers and assemblers. Let's start with some basics of compiler and assembler so that it will ...

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Difference Between JPEG and MPEG

Shirjeel Yunus
Shirjeel Yunus
Updated on 20-Aug-2024 2K+ Views

JPEG is a format for storing images on a computer. A lossy compression algorithm is used to store images due to which some of the data related to an image is lost. MPEG is used for compressing video files. In this article, we will discuss the difference between JPEG and MPEG. What is JPEG? The full form of JPEG is Joint Photographic Experts Group. This is a format in which two extensions are used to store an image. One of them is .jpg and the other is .jpeg. JPEG is a popular image format and there are many advantages of ...

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Difference between Copy and Move Files

Shirjeel Yunus
Shirjeel Yunus
Updated on 31-Jul-2024 3K+ Views

The most common operations that users perform on Windows Explorer are copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files and folders. Copying and moving files are done from − Folder to folder Drive to drive Both of them are easy tasks which can be done by anybody. In this article, we will discuss the difference between copy and move files. What is Copy File? When a file is copied from one location to the other, a copy remains at the original location. If a file is copied and pasted on the same location Windows adds "Copy" at the end of ...

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Difference Between Membrane Keyboard and Mechanical Keyboard

Shirjeel Yunus
Shirjeel Yunus
Updated on 26-Jul-2024 201 Views

A keyboard is an input device which is used in computers and typewriters to type different types of alphabets, numerals, and symbols. In the case of computers, the characters typed through the keyboard are visible on the screen. Previously, keyboards were used only for typing but now games can also be played. Keyboards are of many types and in this article, we will discuss the difference between mechanical and membrane keyboards. What is a Membrane Keyboard? A membrane keyboard consists of three layers of membrane. The location of each key is different on the three-layered membrane. The membrane is sensitive ...

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How to Convert Time to Decimal Hours /Minutes/ Seconds in Excel?

Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar
Updated on 01-Nov-2023 72K+ Views

A decimal hour is a time that is represented as a number. In Excel, you may have needed to convert the given time to decimal values at times. If we try to do this task manually, then it can be a time-consuming process. We can use the faster approach mentioned in this article. We can solve this task using the formulas supported in Excel. Read this tutorial to learn how you can convert time to decimal time in Excel. Converting Time to Decimal Hours in Excel Here we will use the formula to get any one of the values, then ...

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