Questions and Answers
What exactly is a byte?
A byte is a term used to represent eight bits of data. One byte can hold about one letter, one number, or one special character.
What does a kilobyte indicate?
A kilobyte (KB) is a unit of measure that equals about 1,000 bytes.
How many bytes are there in a megabyte?
A megabyte is about a million bytes.
What is a gigabyte?
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What factors determine the processing power of a CPU?
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Study Notes
Bytes and Data Measurement
- A byte consists of eight bits, serving as a fundamental unit for data storage.
- One byte typically represents a single character, such as a letter, number, or symbol.
Kilobytes
- A kilobyte (KB) is a measurement unit for digital information, approximately equal to 1,000 bytes.
Megabytes
- One megabyte (MB) equates to about one million bytes, commonly used to denote file sizes.
Gigabytes
- A gigabyte (GB) corresponds to roughly one billion bytes, often used for larger data storage capacities.
CPU Processing Power
- The processing power of a CPU is influenced by several factors:
- Speed of the processor, often measured in GHz.
- Number of cores, allowing multitasking and improved performance.
- Cache memory, which helps in speeding up data access.
- Front-Side Bus (FSB) speed, affecting data transfer rates between the CPU and memory.
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Test your knowledge with our flashcards on bits and bytes! This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of data measurement, including definitions for bytes, kilobytes, and megabytes. Ideal for beginners learning about computer data storage.
