A deep-space probe transmits the message SIGNAL RECEIVED - ESTABLISHING LINK. Using Huffman coding, this message can be compressed and stored in 114 bits.
Calculate how many additional bits are required to store the exact same message using standard 8-bit ASCII. Show your working.
Practise AQA GCSE Computer Science Data compression with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 60 questions, matched to the AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.