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The Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages

The Iberian Peninsula's Middle Ages began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, marking the transition from Antiquity. This era commenced with the arrival of the Visigoths.

Key Periods of the Iberian Middle Ages:

• Early Middle Ages (5th–8th Century): Marked by the Visigothic Kingdom and the subsequent invasion period (the beginning of Medieval Muslim rule).
• High Middle Ages (11th–13th Century): A period of significant change. The Christian kingdoms grew stronger, recovering from previous crises, and began the Reconquista, gradually reclaiming territories occupied by Muslims since the 8th century.
• Late Middle Ages (14th–15th Century): Characterized by severe difficulties, including civil wars, the

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): A program that resides in memory firmware EPROM. It is a model program. The BIOS is an essential part of hardware that is fully configurable and is where you control the processes of information flow in the computer bus, between the system and other peripherals. It also includes configuring the machine. Important aspects of entering the BIOS include accessing the Delete key (DEL), ESC, or another key indicated on the first screen that appears when you turn on a PC. EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory): is a type of ROM created by the engineer Dov Frohman. It is formed by cells or floating gate transistors. Each cell comes from the factory without charge, which is interpreted as 1. Then, voltage is... Continue reading "Understanding BIOS, EPROM, CMOS, and Motherboard Types" »

IPL (Initial Program Load)

IPL (Initial Program Load) -> Power On Self Test (POST)

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

BIOS: A set of input and output routines. It handles the communication between the operating system and hardware.

Types of Memory

• RAM (Random Access Memory): For both reading and writing.
• ROM (Read-Only Memory): For reading only.

Types of ROMs

• ROM: Read-Only Memory.
• PROM: Programmable Read-Only Memory. A digital memory where each bit's value depends on a fuse that can be burned only once.
• EPROM: Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. Read sequentially. Less reading provides a greater margin for error.
• EEPROM: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. The signal is updated and erased with the BIOS.

RAM and ROM Classification

• Dynamic

Vocabulary: Global Concepts

Global

Occurring or given on the scale of the entire globe.

Postindustrial

A type of society based less on manufacturing output and more on the production of services and knowledge.

Informational

A kind of post-industrial society where activities are organized through modern means of information processing.

Modernization

The transformation of a traditional society into a modern, technologically developed one with a high level of material welfare.

Transnational Corporations

Companies that develop their productive activities in several countries and seek to sell their goods and services in the global market.

Liberalization

The reduction of government controls on economic activity, allowing it to move within a framework of free... Continue reading "Key Global Development Terms Explained" »

Types of Network Routing

There are three primary types of routing defined in a routing table:

• Direct Routing: The destination machine is located within the same local network (access network). The IP address and subnet mask are known. The IP datagram is transmitted directly to the destination or an adjacent neighbor (whose address is registered in the routing table's route field). The machine itself is capable of performing this routing without involving an intermediate router. A neighbor is another machine connected to the same network segment.
• Indirect Routing: The target machine is not in the same access network. The network address of the target machine is known, and the datagram must be forwarded through a neighboring router (the next hop)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Networks

Integrating Multimedia Services with ATM VPN

The integration of voice and image services within Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) creates a Multimedia Virtual Private Network (VPN). This innovative approach allows services previously provided on separate networks to be consolidated into a single, unified network.

ATM VPNs are based on the concept of a Virtual Private Network, offering resources dedicated exclusively to the client. This is achieved through a shared network infrastructure and a single access point to the network. Integration is facilitated by deploying an integration device at the customer's premises.

ATM Integration Device Capabilities

The integration device can consolidate data, voice, and... Continue reading "ATM and FDDI Networks: Advanced Data Transmission Solutions" »

Product Cost

Acquisition

Purchase of primary materials and other resources + cost of the procurement function - Discounts, commissions, and development shopping.

Storage

Costs originating from holding stock in the warehouse.

Manufacturing

Costs generated at different levels of the manufacturing cycle (transforming primary materials into completed products).

Cost Imputation to Product

Direct Costs

Costs that can be identified with the specific product that caused them.

Indirect Costs

Common costs that are not attributed to any particular department or product.

Semidirect Costs

Costs that cannot be applied directly to a product but can be allocated to a shop, section, or department.

Cost by Level of Activity

Fixed Costs

Costs incurred to make the company operational.... Continue reading "Product Cost, Imputation, Activity Levels, and Order Points" »

Spanish State and Law

Spanish State: State of law, which means that all public authorities are subject to the law.

Types of Administrations

• The General Administration of the State (AGE).
• The Administrations of the Autonomous Communities (CCAA).
• The entities comprising the Local Administration.
• Public Entities dependent on the State, the CCAA, or local bodies.

Excluded Affairs in Administrative Courts

The cases that are processed in other jurisdictions include:

• The military discipline appeal.
• The conflict between the courts and the Public Administration.
• Conflicts between two administrations.

Administrative Inactivity Recourse

This occurs when a general provision is required to perform a particular benefit for a person or persons, and this action is not... Continue reading "Spanish Administrative Law: Procedures and Appeals" »

Bathroom Safety Zones

Understanding V0, V1, V2, and V3 Zones

V0 Zone

With Bathtub or Shower Head: Inside the bathtub or shower enclosure.

Without Shower Head and with Fixed Plate: Bounded horizontally by the edges of the plate and vertically from the floor to 0.05m above the floor.

With Movable Shower Head: Bounded by a vertical plane with a 1.2m radius around the water outlet, effectively enclosing the area intended to be occupied by the user.

With Fixed Shower Head: Bounded by a vertical plane with a 0.6m radius around the shower head.

V1 Zone

Extends horizontally 2.25m from the V0 zone and vertically from the floor to 2.25m above the floor. This includes the space accessible without tools.

With Movable Shower Head: Limited by a vertical plane with... Continue reading "Bathroom Safety Zones for Shower and Tub Installations" »

Production Team Roles and Responsibilities

Producer

Responsible for: Administration, organization, and distribution of funds. The Producer oversees all aspects of production.

A producer initiates production by:

• Hiring authors to write screenplays.
• Seeking financing.
• Hiring technicians and artistic staff.
• Securing theater rental and scenery materials.
• Overseeing marketing and publicity.
• Selling tours or rights for cinema, theater, or TV distribution.

The senior manager is responsible for these innings.

Director

Responsible for: Taking charge of all artistic decisions and coordination of each division head.

The Director:

• Selects departments.
• Oversees auditions and has the final word on lighting, sound, costumes, performer decor, and staging decisions.
• In a musical