In this lesson, we will learn about data sizes, with a focus on following key points:
- How data is represented in computers.
- Why is it important to know about data sizes?
- Data sizes in computer systems.
You have probably encountered terms professionally or in day to day life like "4GB RAM", "1TB hard drive" or "64GB memory". Likely you encountered these while reading about computer or phone specifications. These concepts represent information regarding data storage and memory on a computer system.
Storing information on computers requires the use of memory. It is not possible to store every and any possible data on computers, there are certainly restrictions. Machines do not have an infinite amount of memory.
To effectively store data on computers, it is important to know how the storage mechanism of computing systems takes place. To utilize computing resources effectively, data sizes are an important understanding. They are units of measurement for computers, which measure how much space your data takes up in the computer.