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What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1101?
What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1101?
- 12
- 13 (correct)
- 11
- 14
Which compression technique is considered lossless?
Which compression technique is considered lossless?
- JPEG
- MP3
- Run-length encoding (correct)
- MPEG
How does run-length encoding compress data?
How does run-length encoding compress data?
- By replacing repeated sequences with a count and a value. (correct)
- By assigning shorter codes to less frequent characters.
- By discarding redundant information.
- By converting binary to decimal
Which of these is a core function of binary code?
Which of these is a core function of binary code?
Why is data compression important in modern computing?
Why is data compression important in modern computing?
In the context of compression, what does 'lossy' mean?
In the context of compression, what does 'lossy' mean?
If the sequence 'XXXXYYYYZZZ' is compressed using run-length encoding, what would the compressed output look like?
If the sequence 'XXXXYYYYZZZ' is compressed using run-length encoding, what would the compressed output look like?
What is the primary purpose of Huffman coding in compression?
What is the primary purpose of Huffman coding in compression?
Flashcards
Binary Code
Binary Code
A sequence of binary digits (bits), either 0 or 1, used to represent digital information.
Binary Representation
Binary Representation
The process of representing a value using a sequence of bits.
Positional Value in Binary
Positional Value in Binary
The value assigned to a bit based on its position in the binary sequence; it increases by powers of 2 from right to left.
Data Compression
Data Compression
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Lossless Compression
Lossless Compression
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Lossy Compression
Lossy Compression
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Run-Length Encoding (RLE)
Run-Length Encoding (RLE)
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Huffman Coding
Huffman Coding
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Study Notes
Binary Representation
- Digital information is represented as a sequence of binary digits (bits), either 0 or 1.
- Each bit represents a distinct value, enabling computers to store and process complex data.
- Binary code is fundamental to all computer operations.
- Converting between binary and decimal representations is essential.
- The positional value of binary digits increases by powers of 2 (right to left).
- Example: Binary 1011 is equivalent to decimal 11 (1 x 23 + 0 x 22 + 1 x 21 + 1 x 20).
Compression
- Data compression reduces the size of a file while retaining most of the original information.
- Lossless compression techniques, such as run-length encoding, do not lose any data during the process. Repeated data is replaced with a count and a value.
- Lossy compression techniques, such as JPEG image compression, discard some data to significantly reduce file size. This is often imperceptible to the human eye or ear.
- Run-length encoding (RLE) is a simple lossless compression technique. Repeated sequences are replaced with a count and the value.
- Example: 'AABBBCCCC' can become '2A3B4C'.
- Huffman coding is another lossless compression method. It assigns shorter binary codes to more frequent characters or bytes, making the average file size smaller.
- Different compression algorithms are suited to different types of data. For example, audio data may benefit from techniques that exploit the redundancy in sound waves.
- The choice of compression technique depends on the intended use of the compressed data and the level of detail required to reproduce the original file.
Binary and Compression in Practice
- The practical application of binary and compression is ubiquitous in digital processing and storage.
- Efficient data storage and transmission are crucial in modern computing.
- Binary code is fundamental to all computer instructions and operations.
- Modern applications, from internet browsing to multimedia content, rely on compression techniques to optimize memory and bandwidth usage.
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