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Data Representation in Computers: Chapter Four 4.1

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What do bits convey in a computer?

Eight possible states

Six possible states

Two possible states (correct)

Four possible states

What does a bit stand for in a computer?

Binary signals

Binary digits (correct)

Binary code

Binary data

How is 'ON' represented in a computer using bits?

By changing the polarity of magnetized particles

By the non-existence of current

By the existence of current (correct)

By the absence of current

What is the purpose of arranging data in units in a computer system?

To facilitate data representation in binary code (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a semiconductor is conducting or not conducting in a computer?

The flow of electrical signal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the smallest and largest units used to arrange data in a computer system?

Bit and word (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of possible combinations that can be represented using a single byte?

256 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does KB stand for in the context of computer memory?

Kilobyte (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is word length usually indicated in a computer system?

In bits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary number system used by computers?

Decimal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of a kilobyte (KB) in bytes?

1024 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a word refer to in the context of computer processing?

Number of bits processed at a time (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many bits does an 8-bit computer process at a time?

8 (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a binary number system, how many symbols are used to represent a given quantity?

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of data that can be represented using a single byte?

$2^8$ (B) Signup and view all the answers