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Which of the following best describes an analog signal?
Which of the following best describes an analog signal?
What is the purpose of the sampling rate when converting analog to digital signals?
What is the purpose of the sampling rate when converting analog to digital signals?
What does 'bit depth' primarily influence in digital audio?
What does 'bit depth' primarily influence in digital audio?
Which of these factors do NOT limit the ability to recreate analog data perfectly in digital format?
Which of these factors do NOT limit the ability to recreate analog data perfectly in digital format?
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How many distinct values can be represented using 3 bits?
How many distinct values can be represented using 3 bits?
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What is the primary reason a computer cannot use an infinite number of bits?
What is the primary reason a computer cannot use an infinite number of bits?
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What does the acronym ASCII refer to?
What does the acronym ASCII refer to?
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Which type of error occurs when an integer calculation exceeds the maximum representable value?
Which type of error occurs when an integer calculation exceeds the maximum representable value?
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If a programmer wants to quadruple their storage capacity, how many bits would need to be added?
If a programmer wants to quadruple their storage capacity, how many bits would need to be added?
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What type of compression involves permanently discarding some data to achieve a smaller file size?
What type of compression involves permanently discarding some data to achieve a smaller file size?
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What type of error occurs when a computation produces a result that cannot be represented within the given data type's range?
What type of error occurs when a computation produces a result that cannot be represented within the given data type's range?
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In which scenario is lossy compression typically more appropriate than lossless compression?
In which scenario is lossy compression typically more appropriate than lossless compression?
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If you compress a file, and it ends up being larger, what is MOST likely the reason?
If you compress a file, and it ends up being larger, what is MOST likely the reason?
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Which file format is best to use if you plan to resize and print an image later?
Which file format is best to use if you plan to resize and print an image later?
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Which file format is best if you want to save a image that will only be used as a thumbnail on a website?
Which file format is best if you want to save a image that will only be used as a thumbnail on a website?
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What technology has seen widespread adoption to save space on personal devices in the last 10-15 years?
What technology has seen widespread adoption to save space on personal devices in the last 10-15 years?
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Study Notes
Digital vs. Analog
- Analog signal: A continuous signal representing physical measurements (e.g., sound, temperature). Infinitely detailed.
- Sampling: Converting an analog signal to digital by measuring its amplitude at specific intervals.
- Sampling rate: The number of samples taken per second (measured in Hertz). Higher sampling rates capture more detail.
- Bit depth: The number of bits used to represent each sample. Higher bit depth provides greater precision for sound representation (amplitude resolution).
Creating the Best Digital Representation
- Use higher sampling rates and bit depths to capture more details from the analog signal, resulting in a more accurate digital representation.
Limitations of Digital Representation
- Limitations include sampling rates, bit depths, and the loss of continuous data when transitioning to discrete digital data.
Binary
- Binary: A base-2 numbering system using 0s and 1s.
- Bit: The smallest unit of data in binary (0 or 1).
- Byte: A group of 8 bits (a standard unit of digital data).
- ASCII: A character encoding standard assigning unique binary codes to letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Roundoff error: Errors in approximating values, common in floating-point arithmetic.
- Overflow error: An error occurring when a calculation exceeds the maximum value a data type can hold (integers).
Binary Representation Options
- 1 bit: 2 options (0 or 1).
- 1 byte: 256 options (2⁸ = 256).
- 4 bits: 15 (maximum value; binary: 1111).
- 1 byte: 255 (maximum value; binary: 11111111).
Binary Place Values
- Each place value increases by a power of 2.
Doubling Storage Capacity
- To double storage capacity, add one bit
ASCII Representations
- G: 01000111
- P: 01010000
- Z: 01011010
Binary Interpretation
- Requires context to understand the meaning (e.g., text, numbers).
Computer Memory on Bits
- Computers have a finite amount of memory, limiting the number of bits.
Overflow vs. Roundoff Errors
- Overflow: Integer calculations when a value exceeds the possible range.
- Roundoff: Floating-point calculations when precision is lost (e.g., representing 1/3).
Example Overflow Error
- With 7 bits representing positive integers (0 to 127), the first number causing an overflow is 128.
Compression
- Compression: Techniques to reduce file sizes.
- Lossy compression: Discards data to reduce size (e.g., JPEG, MP3).
- Lossless compression: Preserves all data (e.g., PNG, FLAC).
Choosing Compression Type
- Lossy: Prioritize smaller file size over perfect quality (e.g., web images, streaming).
- Lossless: Prioritize perfect quality (e.g., professional graphics, editable images).
File Size After Compression
- Compressed files should always be smaller, not larger.
File Extension Choices
- Image for resizing/printing: PNG (lossless, preserves quality).
- Image for website thumbnail: JPEG (lossy, smaller file size).
- Cloud Storage: Cloud storage services reduce space used on personal devices by storing files remotely.
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Description
Explore the key differences between digital and analog signals in this quiz. Learn about sampling, sampling rate, bit depth, and how these concepts affect the quality of digital representations. Test your understanding with practical examples and limitations of each type of signal.
