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What is the key idea behind the BCD code?
What is the key idea behind the BCD code?
- Representing characters using 4-bit binary codes
- Representing 64 characters using a 6-bit code
- Representing the entire decimal number in binary form
- Representing each decimal digit independently in binary form (correct)
What does BCD stand for?
What does BCD stand for?
- Binary Coded Descriptor
- Binary Coded Decimal (correct)
- Binary Coded Digit
- Binary Coded Data
How many bits are used to represent a single decimal digit in the BCD code?
How many bits are used to represent a single decimal digit in the BCD code?
- 4 bits (correct)
- 2 bits
- 3 bits
- 5 bits
What is the main limitation of the 4-bit BCD code?
What is the main limitation of the 4-bit BCD code?
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How was the BCD code extended to represent more characters?
How was the BCD code extended to represent more characters?
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What does ASCII stand for?
What does ASCII stand for?
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How does the ASCII code represent characters compared to the BCD code?
How does the ASCII code represent characters compared to the BCD code?
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What is the main advantage of the ASCII code over the BCD code?
What is the main advantage of the ASCII code over the BCD code?
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Which of the following is another character encoding standard mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is another character encoding standard mentioned in the text?
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What is the main purpose of character encoding standards like BCD and ASCII?
What is the main purpose of character encoding standards like BCD and ASCII?
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