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?

    <p>Analog data does not exist in number systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Binary data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Analogue data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Convert digital data into analogue form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Long-term storage like hard drives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of a typical computer system?

    <p>Hardware and software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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