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What does BCD stand for?
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?
In which field is BCD commonly used?
- Music composition
- Digital electronics (correct)
- Agriculture
- Fashion design
What is the main advantage of using BCD?
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?
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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