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What is the key idea behind the BCD code?
Representing each decimal digit independently in binary form
What does BCD stand for?
Binary Coded Decimal
How many bits are used to represent a single decimal digit in the BCD code?
4 bits
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?
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What does ASCII stand for?
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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?
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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?
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