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What do bits convey in a computer?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of arranging data in units in a computer system?
What determines whether a semiconductor is conducting or not conducting in a computer?
What determines whether a semiconductor is conducting or not conducting in a computer?
What are the smallest and largest units used to arrange data in a computer system?
What are the smallest and largest units used to arrange data in a computer system?
What is the total amount of possible combinations that can be represented using a single byte?
What is the total amount of possible combinations that can be represented using a single byte?
What does KB stand for in the context of computer memory?
What does KB stand for in the context of computer memory?
How is word length usually indicated in a computer system?
How is word length usually indicated in a computer system?
What is the primary number system used by computers?
What is the primary number system used by computers?
What is the capacity of a kilobyte (KB) in bytes?
What is the capacity of a kilobyte (KB) in bytes?
What does a word refer to in the context of computer processing?
What does a word refer to in the context of computer processing?
How many bits does an 8-bit computer process at a time?
How many bits does an 8-bit computer process at a time?
In a binary number system, how many symbols are used to represent a given quantity?
In a binary number system, how many symbols are used to represent a given quantity?
What is the total amount of data that can be represented using a single byte?
What is the total amount of data that can be represented using a single byte?
