Binary and Encoding Concepts

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What is the binary number system?

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The binary number system is the Base 2 Number System. It is a number system that only uses 2 digits (0 and 1).

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What does 'bit' mean?

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Bit means 'binary digit'. A bit is a single digit in a binary number. A bit can either be 0 or 1.

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What is ASCII?

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ASCII is the standard protocol for encoding text information as bits. The ASCII table assigns a unique binary number to every text character.

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What does 'encode' mean?

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The process of converting information or data into a specific format that can be understood or processed by a computer.