Digital vs. Analog Signals

Front

What type of values can numbers in an analog code have?

Back

Any values.

Front

What is the string of 1s and 0s that control a computer called?

Back

Binary code.

Front

How do computer hard drives and USB drives store data?

Back

Using binary code.

Front

Is a video game coded as analog or digital data?

Back

Digital.

Front

What type of values can numbers in a digital code have?

Back

Only set values.

Front

Define analog signal.

Back

An analog signal is a continuous signal that represents physical measurements.

Front

Define digital signal.

Back

A digital signal is a discrete signal that represents data as binary values (0s and 1s).

Front

Give an example of an analog device.

Back

A vinyl record player.

Front

Give an example of a digital device.

Back

A smartphone.

Front

What is the main difference between analog and digital signals?

Back

Analog signals are continuous, while digital signals are discrete.