Question

1.What is a transcript file and how should it be edited to make it more presentable?

2. A tick is a special type of value in PowerShell. What is it and how is it produced?

3. Explain why PowerShell's random # generator is not truly random but is actually a pseudo random # generator

Answer 1

1. A transcript file is a  text file that contains the text contained within the video.

To edit it type the text of what was said in your video and save it as a plain text file (.txt). You can convert other formats (like Microsoft Word, HTML) into a plain text file or you can use native programs on your computer like Notepad.

Editing Tips:

• To force the start of a new caption, use a blank line.
• To designate background sounds, use square brackets. For example, [music] or [laughter].
• Add >> to identify speakers or change of speaker.

2. PowerShell uses a tick as a multipurpose escaped character.

When using a tick to split a long statement across several lines, the tick must be the last character (it cannot be followed by a space or any other character).

Tick can be produced by clicking the button on the left of number 1 button on the keyboard.

3. Powershell's random # generator is pseudo random generator because it uses maths to simulate randomness.

A  seed value is used which is a starting point for creating random numbers. The value is used when computing the numbers. If the seed value changes, the generated numbers also change, and a single seed value always produce the same numbers. For this reason, the numbers aren't really random, because true randomness could never be re-created.