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How does increasing the quantization levels affect the digitized audio quality and file size?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented
How does increasing the quantization levels affect the digitized audio quality and file size?
ADecreases quality and decreases file size
BImproves quality and decreases file size
CDecreases quality and increases file size
DImproves quality and increases file size
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand quantization levels

    More quantization levels mean finer distinctions in signal amplitude, improving quality.
  2. Step 2: Effect on file size

    More levels require more bits per sample, increasing file size.
  3. Final Answer:

    Improves quality and increases file size -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    More quantization levels = better quality + bigger files [OK]
Quick Trick: More quantization levels = better quality and bigger files [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming quality decreases with more levels
  • Thinking file size decreases with more levels
  • Confusing quantization with sampling rate

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