AL AL 4.1 Information Representation in Computers
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What is the main purpose of storing information in a binary arrangement in digital devices?

  • To confuse users with complex data representation
  • To limit the amount of information that can be stored
  • To ensure data is easily recoverable when needed (correct)
  • To make data processing faster by using a unique system
  • How is information stored in the computer's fundamental memory before being transferred to the hard disk?

  • In hexadecimal format
  • In the form of '0's only
  • In octal format
  • Replicated from the Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
  • What is the purpose of organizing records like a file organizer in computer storage?

  • To prevent access to the stored information
  • To ensure data integrity and easy retrieval (correct)
  • To make data unreadable for security purposes
  • To complicate the process of storing information
  • In the context of numbering systems, what does base-10 represent?

    <p>A system based on a combination of 10 unit digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which memory component in a computer is responsible for temporarily storing information before it is permanently stored?

    <p>Cache memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the binary number system differ from the decimal number system?

    <p>'1' represents a higher value than '0' in decimal but not in binary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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