Digital vs. Analog Signals

Front

What is the process called that converts analog signals to digital signals?

Back

Sampling

Front

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

Back

Any values

Front

What type of data is a video game coded as?

Back

Digital data

Front

What type of signal is music playing from a record?

Back

Analog signal

Front

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

Back

Only set values

Front

Define an analog signal.

Back

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

Front

Define a 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 one advantage of digital signals over analog signals?

Back

Digital signals are less susceptible to noise and interference.