How Computers Store and Represent Information

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What is the significance of representing information in binary form?

To enable transfer of information at very high speeds and with minimal losses

In the context of computer programs, what is a series of instructions written in one of the following computer languages called?

High-level programming languages (HLP)

What are the three basic steps involved in programs according to the text?

Input, Process & Output

What must instructions written in any language, other than machine language, be translated into?

Machine language

What is the significance of representing information in binary form?

It allows for easy communication with computers using electricity or light signals

Which type of program is designed to make the use of computer easier by using human-like languages?

High-level programming language (HLP) programs

What type of program is used to translate instructions written in languages other than machine language into machine language?

Compiler

What is the function of an operating system, such as DOS and Windows, in a computer system?

It provides a platform for running applications and managing resources

Explore the basics of representing information in binary form and how computers store images and videos. Understand the role of programs in communicating with computers.

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