COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

DATA REPRESENTATION AND NUMBER SYSTEMS

BINARY OCTAL DECIMAL AND HEXADECIMAL NUMBER SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Computers store all data using____
A
Binary
B
Hexadecimal
C
Decimal
D
Octal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The binary number system is the base of all computing systems and operations. It enables devices to store, access and manipulate all types of information directed to and from the CPU or memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -The binary numbering system is used in computing and electronics because it’s the simplest counting method available. In addition, the binary numbering system is used to code everything from memory to images on the screen. Thus, it is the basis for the storage and transfer of data in most digital electronic devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Data is stored as files – the computer equivalent of files stored in a filing cabinet. Files are stored in folders and folders are stored within drives. A storage device is a device that is capable of storing and retaining data even when the computer has been switched off.

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