Understanding Binary Code and Its Applications

The video explains how binary code is used in computing to store and process data. It covers the basics of binary encoding for numbers and text, and how binary is applied in multimedia like video and audio. The video also touches on data compression techniques and explores potential future computing technologies like ternary and quantum computers, highlighting the current reliance on binary for its stability.

What is the primary reason computers use binary code?

• It is a reliable way of storing data.

• It allows for faster processing speeds.

• It is the simplest form of communication.

• It is the only language computers understand.

How do transistors in a computer's memory function?

• They process audio signals.

• They store data in decimal form.

• They convert binary to text.

• They switch between high and low voltage levels.

In binary number notation, what is each position based on?

• 5 raised to some power

• 2 raised to some power

• 8 raised to some power

• 10 raised to some power

What does the binary sequence 01010100 represent in UTF-8?

• The letter A

• The letter T

• The number 84

• The number 100

Why is context important when interpreting binary sequences?

• It reduces the size of binary code.

• It helps determine the language being used.

• It allows for faster data processing.

• It helps distinguish between numbers and text.

How are colors represented in binary for digital images?

• By a single binary sequence

• By three binary sequences for primary colors

• By a hexadecimal code

• By a decimal number

What technique is used to digitize sound waves into binary?

• Waveform encoding

• Frequency modulation

• Amplitude modulation

• Pulse code modulation

What is run-length encoding used for?

• Compressing images by recording repeated pixels

• Encoding text in binary

• Reducing the size of binary code

• Compressing audio files

What is a potential alternative to binary computing?

• Hexadecimal computing

• Ternary computing

• Decimal computing

• Octal computing

Why are binary systems still preferred over ternary and quantum computers?

• They provide more physical stability for data storage.

• They are more cost-effective.

• They are faster.

• They are easier to program.