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Which number system do computers understand?
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?
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'?
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?
In which number system does analogue data exist naturally?
What term describes data that can only have discrete, discontinuous values?
What term describes data that can only have discrete, discontinuous values?
What hardware component is responsible for converting analogue data into digital data?
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?
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?
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?
In the context of computer systems, what does the term 'secondary storage' refer to?
What are the main components of a typical computer system?
What are the main components of a typical computer system?
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