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Task SummaryWhat you will learn: You will be learning about the different units of measurement. You will learn how binary digits (bits) relate to sizes of files.
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Key terminologyBit
Byte Nibble Kilobyte Megabyte Gigabtyte Terabyte |
Overview
Bits, bytes, nibbles, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes and terabytes are all used to describe disk space, data storage or the capacity of system memory.
You need to be able to define each of these different sizes and to place them into the correct order from smallest to largest.
It would also be a good idea to be able to identify the most suitable storage capacity for a given scenario.
You need to be able to define each of these different sizes and to place them into the correct order from smallest to largest.
It would also be a good idea to be able to identify the most suitable storage capacity for a given scenario.
Activities
Units of measurement
Binary digits are called bits. Which is a shortened version of the word 'binary digits'.
Activity 1
In this task you need to choose one of the units of measurement. (Your teacher will give you a unit of measurement).
http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/storage_units/miniweb/pg3.htm
You need to answer the following questions:
How many bits are in your unit of measurement?
How many bytes are in your unit of measurement?
Which unit of measurement is the next smallest to yours?
Which unit of measurement is the next largest to yours?
http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/storage_units/miniweb/pg3.htm
You need to answer the following questions:
How many bits are in your unit of measurement?
How many bytes are in your unit of measurement?
Which unit of measurement is the next smallest to yours?
Which unit of measurement is the next largest to yours?
Activity
Create a diagram which orders each of the units of measurement from smallest to largest. You should label it with the amount of bits and bytes.
You can use the template found here.
Going for gold?
Take a screen shot of some of your folders. Explain how binary relates to the sizes of your files.
You can use the template found here.
Going for gold?
Take a screen shot of some of your folders. Explain how binary relates to the sizes of your files.