1.1.7 - Starter Task/Cloud Storage

What is meant by resolution?

• The size of an images

• The depth of colour of an image

• Number of pixels stored per inch

Answer explanation

Resolution refers to the number of pixels stored per inch in an image, determining its quality and sharpness.

Name 2 types of compression

(a)  

What data is in the form of sound waves?

• Digital

• Analogue

Answer explanation

Sound waves are in the form of analogue data, not digital data.

What process is used to record analogue sound at regular intervals so it can be converted to digital?

(a)  

What type of storage is used to store files for long-term use?

(a)  

What term is used to describe data that is lost when the computer is switched off?

(a)  

Name one type of solid-state storage

(a)  

Name a storage characteristic

(a)  

Name one type of magnetic storage

(a)  

Name one type of optical storage

(a)