20. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (1CP2) Topic 2A Bit patterns

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EDEXCEL 1CP2 Specification Reference - Topic 2A: 2.1.1 - 2.1.6

In this video we take a look at the humble bit pattern and understand that any given bit pattern can actually represent many different forms of data.

Don't forget, whenever the blue note icon appears in the corner of the screen, that is your cue to take notes about the content being shown on the current slide.

00:00 Bit patterns
00:09 Intro
00:14 Living in an analogue world
01:07 What is binary?
01:24 Maximum number states which can be represented
02:26 Random access memory (RAM)
02:46 Hard disk
02:57 Optical disks: DVD-RW
03:08 Solid state memory
03:18 Bit patterns
05:14 Outro

Last updated: 18.06.25

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