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Data & Binary Revision

Binary, hexadecimal & data representation — part of Computing on KODO.

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Data & Binary is a core area of Computing in the national curriculum. It covers essential concepts that build the foundation for GCSE study and beyond.

This topic includes subtopics such as . Each area is tested with multiple-choice questions that include detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.

Quick Reference

1 byte8 bits
1 kilobyte (KB)1,024 bytes
1 megabyte (MB)1,024 KB
Binary 1010= 8 + 2 = 10 in decimal

Key Definitions

Binary
A number system using only 0 and 1. Used by all computers.
Bit
A single binary digit (0 or 1) — the smallest unit of data.
Byte
8 bits. Can represent a number from 0 to 255.
ASCII
A standard code that assigns a number (0–127) to each letter, digit and symbol.

Test Yourself — Data & Binary

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Memory Tricks & Mnemonics

"8 bits = 1 byte" — "Bit = small, Byte = big(ger)"

Remember the relationship between bits and bytes.

Binary place values: 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1

Convert binary to decimal by adding the place values where there's a 1.

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