Chapter 4 Data Quiz

What is the base of the binary number system?

• 2

• 8

• 10

• 16

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1010?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 15

Convert the decimal number 13 to binary.

• 1010

• 1101

• 1110

• 1001

What is data compression?

• Increasing file size

• Decreasing file size

• Encoding data

• Encrypting data

Which type of data compression preserves all the original data?

• Lossy compression

• Lossless compression

Lossy compression removes some data to reduce file size.

• True

• False

Convert the binary number 1100101 to decimal.

Standardizing is recording an analog signal at regular discrete moments and converting them to a digital signal.

• True

• False

Amarah had a series of 1,237 bits. Calculate how many complete groups of data bytes she has.

How do you think understanding binary numbers and data compression techniques can benefit individuals in their everyday lives, such as when managing digital files or transferring data between devices? Provide a thorough answer.