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Image and Sound Data Representation

Part of Images & Sound — GCSE Computer Science

This diagram covers Image and Sound Data Representation within Images & Sound for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Images & Sound in Memory & Storage for GCSE Computer Science with 18 exam-style questions and 16 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 11 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 2 of 11

Practice

18 questions

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16 flashcards

Image and Sound Data Representation

Data representation diagram showing image pixels with RGB colour values (red, green, blue each 0-255) in a bitmap grid, and sound digitisation showing an analog wave being sampled at regular intervals with sample rate and bit depth labels, plus file size formulas for both

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Practice Questions for Images & Sound

What does colour depth refer to in a digital image?

A. The number of pixels in the image
B. The number of bits used to represent each pixel's colour
C. The physical dimensions of the image in centimetres
D. The number of samples taken per second

1 markfoundation

Explain the effect of increasing colour depth on a digital image. Refer to both file size and image quality in your answer.

3 marksstandard

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