Understanding Units of Data Measurement

Understanding Units of Data Measurement

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Other, Social Studies, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

KG - University

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The video tutorial covers data measurements for GCSE computer science courses in the UK, focusing on binary digits, bits, bytes, and nibbles. It explains the differences in kilobyte definitions across exam boards like AQA, OCR, Edexcel, and the Welsh Board. The tutorial provides a mnemonic to remember data units and demonstrates conversion calculations between different units, emphasizing the importance of knowing your exam board's specifications.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the smallest unit of measurement in data?

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Explain the difference between a byte and a nibble.

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How many bytes are in a kilobyte according to AQA?

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What is the traditional number of bytes in a kilobyte for most exam boards?

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Describe the mnemonic suggested for remembering the order of data measurements.

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What is the process to convert 24 nibbles into bytes?

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How do you convert one and a half million bytes into megabytes?

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