Analogue and Digital Data in Computers part 1

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Which number system do computers understand?

Binary (correct)

Octal

Decimal

Hexadecimal

What is the term for data that changes smoothly from one value to the next?

Hexadecimal data

Binary data

Analog data (correct)

Digital data

Why is digital data often referred to as 'digital'?

Because it can only have discrete values (correct)

Because it uses all real numbers

Because it is continuous

Because it changes smoothly

In which number system does analogue data exist naturally?

Analog data does not exist in number systems Signup and view all the answers

What term describes data that can only have discrete, discontinuous values?

Binary data Signup and view all the answers

What hardware component is responsible for converting analogue data into digital data?

Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data allows an infinite number of values between specified points?

Analogue data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC) in a computer system?

Convert digital data into analogue form Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computer systems, what does the term 'secondary storage' refer to?

Long-term storage like hard drives Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of a typical computer system?

Hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

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Which number system do computers understand?

What is the term for data that changes smoothly from one value to the next?

Why is digital data often referred to as 'digital'?

In which number system does analogue data exist naturally?

What term describes data that can only have discrete, discontinuous values?

What hardware component is responsible for converting analogue data into digital data?

Which type of data allows an infinite number of values between specified points?

What is the purpose of a Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC) in a computer system?

In the context of computer systems, what does the term 'secondary storage' refer to?

What are the main components of a typical computer system?

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