Understanding Binary Encoding in Computers

What are the two digits used in the binary numbering system?

• 1 and 2

• A and B

• 0 and 1

• True and False

What does a 'bit' represent in binary code?

• A storage unit

• A decimal number

• A binary digit

• A type of bug

How is data represented on a CD using binary?

• Using bumps and valleys

• Using colors

• Using letters

• Using numbers

What is the smallest unit of data in binary?

• Byte

• Bit

• Block

• Batch

How many bytes are in a kilobyte?

• 1000

• 1024

• 2048

• 512

What can a single bit represent?

• A or B

• Only 0 or 1

• Any number

• 0 to 9

What is Morse code an example of?

• A binary communication protocol

• A decimal system

• A programming language

• A hardware interface

What does ASCII stand for?

• American Standard Code for Integrated Interchange

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• American Symbolic Code for Interface Interchange

• Array Standard Code for Information Interchange

How many bits are used to store a single character in ASCII?

• 64 bits

• 32 bits

• 16 bits

• 8 bits

What is needed to decode a binary message into ASCII?

• A special printer

• A high-speed processor

• A Morse code translator

• A binary to decimal conversion