Binary units of measurement (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Smallest unit of computer data
Smallest unit of computer data
Bit (binary digit)
Number of bits in a nibble
Number of bits in a nibble
4 bits
Number of bits in a byte
Number of bits in a byte
8 bits
What a byte can store
What a byte can store
One character of text
Conversion factor between binary units
Conversion factor between binary units
1024
Why 1024 is used (mathematical reason)
Why 1024 is used (mathematical reason)
- a perfect power of 2
Binary prefix for kilo
Binary prefix for kilo
Kibi (KiB)
Binary prefix for mega
Binary prefix for mega
Mebi (MiB)
Binary prefix for giga
Binary prefix for giga
Gibi (GiB)
Binary prefix for tera
Binary prefix for tera
Tebi (TiB)
Converting to smaller units - operation needed
Converting to smaller units - operation needed
Multiply by 1024
Converting to larger units - operation needed
Converting to larger units - operation needed
Divide by 1024
Different combinations 4 bits can represent
Different combinations 4 bits can represent
16 combinations