Digital Communication Concepts

What do we call a group of 8 bits?

• Byte

• Bit

• Nibble

• Word

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

• Byte

• Kilobyte

• Bit

• Megabyte

What do we call the technology that allows for high-speed data transmission over long distances?

• Fiber optic cables

• Coaxial cables

• Satellite communication

• DSL technology

What is the process of converting information into a code called?

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Transcoding

• Encrypting

What is a method of sending secret messages called?

• Cipher

• Code

• Encryption

• Steganography

What is the term for the clarity of a digital image?

• Clarity

• Resolution

• Definition

• Sharpness

What is the term for a digital image that appears blurry due to low pixel count?

• Pixelated image

• High-resolution image

• Vector image

• Compressed image

What do we call a shortened form of a word or phrase?

• Abbreviation

• Contraction

• Acronym

• Initialism

What is a system of letters, numbers, or symbols in place of words or letters called?

• Code

• Cipher

• Script

• Symbolism

What is the term for a visual representation of data?

• Chart

• Graph

• Diagram

• Table