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What does BCD stand for?
What does BCD stand for?
In which field is BCD commonly used?
In which field is BCD commonly used?
What is the main advantage of using BCD?
What is the main advantage of using BCD?
What was the main reason for the popularity of the C programming language?
What was the main reason for the popularity of the C programming language?
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When was the C programming language created?
When was the C programming language created?
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With which operating system is C strongly associated?
With which operating system is C strongly associated?
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Was the C programming language considered a low-level language when it was first described?
Was the C programming language considered a low-level language when it was first described?
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Is prior programming experience necessary to learn C?
Is prior programming experience necessary to learn C?
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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.