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Binary Code Basics

Test your knowledge about binary code and its use in computing with this interactive quiz. Explore the fundamentals of binary numbering and its application in computer systems.

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What is binary in computing?

A numbering scheme with only two possible values, 0 or 1

How are 0 and 1 represented in binary?

Low and high

What does 1 represent in transistors in binary?

A flow of electricity

What is the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) used for in computing?

<p>Text files</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who refined the binary numbering system in the 17th century?

<p>Gottfried Leibniz</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is system software primarily designed to provide?

<p>A platform for other software</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of system software?

<p>Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks does application software enable users to do?

<p>Create text documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the late 1940s, who typically supplied system software?

<p>Manufacturer of the computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can software be considered not system software?

<p>When it can be uninstalled without affecting other software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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