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Real-World Calculation: File Size for Storage Planning

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This deep dive covers Real-World Calculation: File Size for Storage Planning within Storage Units for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Storage Units in Memory & Storage for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 18 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 6 of 9 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 6 of 9

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Real-World Calculation: File Size for Storage Planning

Scenario: You have a 128 GB USB drive. How many 4K photos can you store if each photo is 8 MB?

Step 1: Convert USB drive to same unit as photo

128 GB × 1,024 = 131,072 MB

Step 2: Divide total space by photo size

131,072 MB ÷ 8 MB = 16,384 photos

Answer: You can store approximately 16,384 photos on the 128 GB USB drive.

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Practice Questions for Storage Units

How many bits make up one nibble?

  • A. 2 bits
  • B. 4 bits
  • C. 8 bits
  • D. 16 bits
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