GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which of the following form, data is stored in computer?
A
Binary
B
HexaDecimal
C
Octal
D
Decimal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Computers store data in binary form as it is the language that is understood by the computer. The processor converts the commands and information given by the user into binary data for the computer to execute them. Binary data is numerically represented by 0s and 1s.

Detailed explanation-2: -Binary data is primarily stored on the hard disk drive (HDD). The device is made up of a spinning disk (or disks) with magnetic coatings and heads that can both read and write information in the form of magnetic patterns. In addition to hard disk drives, floppy disks and tapes also store data magnetically.

Detailed explanation-3: -Data (information) is stored in a computer as files.

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