Digital information is converted and transmitted in certain numbers that create a pattern. Analog data is transmitted in continuous waves. Old records contain analog data but can be converted to digital recordings. Which of these statements best describes how digital data compares to analog data?

A. Digital data takes more space to store than analog does.

B. Digital data transmits signals more slowly than analog can.

C. Digital data can be stored for a longer period of time than analog can.

D. Digital data records more unwanted background noise than analog does.

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Hugo Burns

9 July, 15:37

Digital information is converted and transmitted in certain numbers that create a pattern. Analog data is transmitted in continuous waves. Old records contain analog data but can be converted to digital recordings. Which of these statements best describes how digital data compares to analog data?

A. Digital data takes more space to store than analog does.

B. Digital data transmits signals more slowly than analog can.

C. Digital data can be stored for a longer period of time than analog can.

D. Digital data records more unwanted background noise than analog does.

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Ellen Villarreal · Answer 1

C. Digital data can be stored for a longer period of time than analog can

Explanation:

Digital data takes less space to store than analog does because data are stored in binary digits.

Digital data transmits signals more faster than analog can because digital data reduce latency in data transmission.

Digital data can be stored for a longer period of time than analog can because analog are stored using physical method such as magnetic tape etc.

Generally, digital data has advantage over analog data because distortion, noise, and interference are much less in digital signals compared to analog signals.

Therefore, the correct option is "C"

C. Digital data can be stored for a longer period of time than analog can