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Topic 2: Data
2.3 Data Storage and Compression
2.3.1 Understanding data units:
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What is a data unit used for?
Measure data storage size
How many bits are in a byte?
8
A terabyte is equal to 1,024
gigabytes
.
True
How many different values can a byte represent?
256
A byte is the fundamental unit used to store and represent
data
What is the size of a megabyte in kilobytes?
1,024
A kilobyte is equal to 1,024
bytes
What is a megabyte (MB) equivalent to in kilobytes (KB)?
1,024 KB
A byte is composed of 8
bits
A terabyte contains 1,024
gigabytes
.
True
A bit can represent two states: 0 or
1
A byte can represent
256
different values.
True
Order the following data units from smallest to largest:
1️⃣ Bit
2️⃣ Byte
3️⃣ Kilobyte
4️⃣ Megabyte
5️⃣ Gigabyte
6️⃣ Terabyte
How many bytes are in 5 KB?
5,120 bytes
A megabyte is equal to 1,024
kilobytes
What is a megabyte (MB) equal to in kilobytes (KB)?
1,024 KB
Megabytes bridge the gap between kilobytes and
gigabytes
A 128 GB
smartphone
can store several full-length movies.
True
What is a terabyte (TB) equal to in gigabytes (GB)?
1,024 GB
Terabytes are commonly used to measure the storage capacity of large hard
drives
What number do you multiply or divide by to convert between data units?
1,024
5 MB is equal to 5,120
KB
Understanding data unit conversions is crucial for managing
storage capacities
.
True
The smallest data unit is a
bit
Arrange the following data units from smallest to largest:
1️⃣ Bit
2️⃣ Byte
3️⃣ Kilobyte
4️⃣ Megabyte
5️⃣ Gigabyte
6️⃣ Terabyte
A bit can represent one of two states: 0 or
1
A kilobyte is exactly 1,000 bytes.
False
Why is a kilobyte defined as 1,024 bytes instead of 1,000?
Binary system
A megabyte is primarily used for storing large video files.
False
Match the data unit with its size:
Bit ↔️ Smallest unit, 0 or 1
Byte ↔️ 8 bits
Kilobyte ↔️ 1,024 bytes
Megabyte ↔️ 1,024 kilobytes
A megabyte is larger than a gigabyte.
False
How many kilobytes are in a megabyte?
1,024 KB
Match the data unit with its symbol:
Bit ↔️ b
Byte ↔️ B
Kilobyte ↔️ KB
Megabyte ↔️ MB
Gigabyte ↔️ GB
What is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store?
Bit
How many bits are in a byte?
8 bits
A kilobyte is equal to 1,024
bytes
The prefix "kilo" in digital storage means 1,000.
False
How many kilobytes are in a megabyte?
1,024 KB
A file that is 5 MB in size contains 5,120
KB
of data.
True
What is a gigabyte (GB) equal to in megabytes (MB)?
1,024 MB
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