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The document is an end test consisting of various questions related to data types, sound sampling, hexadecimal representation, binary processing, MAC addresses, and image storage. It assesses knowledge on topics such as MP3 files, sampling resolution, binary conversion, and data compression. The test includes multiple-choice questions, definitions, calculations, and explanations, totaling 30 marks to be completed in 60 minutes.

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Chapter1_End_Test

The document is an end test consisting of various questions related to data types, sound sampling, hexadecimal representation, binary processing, MAC addresses, and image storage. It assesses knowledge on topics such as MP3 files, sampling resolution, binary conversion, and data compression. The test includes multiple-choice questions, definitions, calculations, and explanations, totaling 30 marks to be completed in 60 minutes.

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Chapter 1: End Test

Answer all questions. 30 Marks / 60 Minutes


1. Jack has an MP3 file stored on his computer.
(a) Choose which type of data is stored in an MP3 file.
(i) Video
(ii) Sound
(iii) Image [1]
(b) Choose whether or not the MP3 file is a lossy compressed file or a lossless compressed file
or not a compressed file.
(i) Lossy compressed file
(ii) Lossless compressed file
(iii) Not a compressed file [1]
2. A software developer is using a microphone to collect various sounds for his new game. He
is also using a sound editing app. When collecting sounds, the software developer can
decide on the sampling resolution he wishes to use.
(a) What is meant by sampling resolution? [1]
(b) Describe how sampling resolution will affect how accurate the stored digitized sound
will be. [2]
3. Hexadecimal is used to represent Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) color codes in
computer science. Identify two other ways that hexadecimal is used in computer science.
[2]

4. Explain why a computer system can only process data in binary form. [2]

5. Greta has a computer that she uses for schoolwork and leisure.
(i) The computer has the Media Access Control (MAC) address:
00:A0:C9:14:C8:29
Choose the correct answer to show whether the MAC address is initially assigned to the
computer by
a. the network b. the manufacturer c. the user. [1]

(ii) The values in the MAC address are hexadecimal values.


Convert the three given hexadecimal values into 8-bit binary. [3]
14 ................................................................
A0 ..................................................................
C9 .....................................................................

(iii) Pradeep has two 8-bit binary values that he needs to convert to hexadecimal values
for his project. [4]
Give the hexadecimal values for the two 8-bit binary values.
01010000 ................................................................................
00111101 ................................................................................
6. (a) All data needs to be converted to binary data so that it can be processed by a computer.
The denary values 101 and 242 are converted to 8‑bit binary values.
Give the 8‑bit binary value for each denary value. [2]

101 ...........................................................................
242 ...........................................................................
(b) Two 8-bit binary values are added.
The result of this calculation needs to be stored in an 8-bit register.
The denary result of this calculation is 301. This generates an error.
State the name of this type of error and explain why this error occurs.
Error name ................................................................................................................................

Explanation.................................................................................................................... [2]

7. A wildlife photographer stores their digital images on a computer.

(a) Complete the table by defining each term about images. [2]
Image Definition
term
pixel ………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………

resolution ………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………

(b) One of the images has a resolution of 1000 × 1000 and a colour depth of 2 bytes.
Calculate the file size of the image. Give your answer in kilobytes. [2]

8. Julia wants to compress the recording to make sure that the file is as small as possible for
the website.
(i) Identify which type of compression she should use and describe how this would
compress the file for the website. [3]

(ii) Give two benefits of compressing the file for the website. [2]

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