Understanding Character Sets and Unicode

What is the primary purpose of a character set in computing?

• To store images

• To represent text

• To execute programs

• To manage memory

Which character set is known for supporting a wide range of characters from different languages and scripts?

• Standard ASCII

• Extended ASCII

• Unicode

• Binary

How many bits are used in the Standard ASCII character set?

• 7 bits

• 8 bits

• 16 bits

• 32 bits

What is a common application of Unicode in modern technology?

• Enhancing graphics performance

• Enabling multilingual text representation

• Improving internet speed

• Reducing file size

Which of the following is a challenge when converting between different character sets?

• Loss of data

• Increased processing speed

• Improved security

• Reduced storage requirements

What is the range of characters that Extended ASCII can represent?

• 0-127

• 0-255

• 0-1023

• 0-65535

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using Unicode?

• Supports multiple languages

• Reduces the need for multiple character sets

• Increases file size

• Facilitates global communication

What is the main difference between Standard ASCII and Extended ASCII?

• Standard ASCII uses 8 bits, while Extended ASCII uses 7 bits

• Standard ASCII supports more characters than Extended ASCII

• Extended ASCII includes additional characters beyond Standard ASCII

• Extended ASCII is used only for programming languages

Which of the following is a common method for converting character sets?

• Data encryption

• Character encoding

• File compression

• Image rendering

Why is Unicode important for web development?

• It speeds up page loading times

• It allows for consistent text representation across different platforms

• It reduces the cost of web hosting

• It enhances website security