Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) Quiz
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What does BCD stand for?

  • Binary Coded Decimal (correct)
  • Byte Code Development
  • Basic Computer Design
  • Business Communication Database
  • In which field is BCD commonly used?

  • Music composition
  • Digital electronics (correct)
  • Agriculture
  • Fashion design
  • What is the main advantage of using BCD?

  • Faster processing speed
  • Compatibility with analog systems
  • Ease of conversion to decimal (correct)
  • Reduced storage space
  • What was the main reason for the popularity of the C programming language?

    <p>It is a fundamental language in computer science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the C programming language created?

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which operating system is C strongly associated?

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

    Was the C programming language considered a low-level language when it was first described?

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

    Is prior programming experience necessary to learn C?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    BCD

    • BCD stands for Binary Coded Decimal

    C Programming Language

    • Commonly used in operating systems, embedded systems, and microcontrollers
    • Main advantage: efficient use of system resources
    • Created in the early 1970s
    • Strongly associated with the Unix operating system
    • Initially considered a high-level language, rather than a low-level language
    • No prior programming experience is necessary to learn C

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    Test your knowledge of Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) with this quiz. Find out what BCD stands for, in which field it is commonly used, and the main advantage of using BCD. This quiz is perfect for those interested in computer science, digital electronics, and numerical coding.

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