Binary
How many pieces of Binary is a bit?
1
What is compression in computer science terms?
Reducing the amount of data needed to store or transmit a file.
This computer part provides power to the computer
Power Supply...
What is Digitization?
The process of converting information into a digital format that computers can store, process, and transmit.
What is Intellectual Property
Creations of the mind that can be legally owned or protected. Examples include music, books, artwork, videos, computer programs, and photographs.
How many numbers can a single bit represent?
2 (1 or 0)
What is Lossless compression?
Makes a file smaller without permanently losing information. All the original information can be recovered.
This computer part connects all the other parts together. It is the 'Backbone'
Motherboard
Give one example of something that can be digitized
Literally anything...
What is Copyright?
Legal protection given to creators of original works. It gives creators control over how their work can be copied, distributed, displayed, or otherwise used.
How many pieces of Binary is a Byte?
8
What is Lossy Compression?
Makes a file smaller by permanently removing some information. Some quality may be lost.
This computer part provides temporary working memory used while programs are running.
RAM
In this example:
Martha takes a picture of her handwritten homework and saves it on her computer. She emails the picture to her teacher.
What is Digitized?
Martha's Handwritten Homework
What is Fair Use?
Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission in certain circumstances.
Common examples: education, criticism, commentary, news reporting, research, and parody.
Convert 0010 1101 into base 10....
45
One example where you would use Lossless Compression...
answers vary*
This computer part provides long-term storage for files and programs.
HDD/SSD
What is one possible benefit to digitizing something?
accessibility, sharing, storage, searching, preservation, and AI analysis.
What is the Public Domain?
Works that are not protected by copyright and may generally be used by anyone.
Convert 25 into Binary
0001 1001
One example where you would use Lossy Compression...
*answers vary
This computer part executes instructions and performs calculations; often called the computer's brain.
CPU
What is one possible harm to digitizing something?
privacy problems, copyright issues, misinformation, unauthorized copying, security concerns, and AI bias.
What is Creative Commons?
A system of licenses that allows creators to tell others how they may use their work.