Reading Passage: What Is Binary Language? (S)

Why do many people think computers use English?

• Because most websites are written in English

• Because we interact with computers using English words, music, and videos

• Because computers are programmed in English

• Because English is the most popular language in the world

What is the actual language that computers use?

• Morse code

• English

• Binary

• Emoji

How many digits are used in binary language?

• Ten

• Four

• Two

• One

What are the two digits used in binary?

• One and two

• Zero and one

• A and B

• Off and on

What does the digit zero represent in binary?

• On

• Start

• Off

• Pause

What does the digit one represent in binary?

• Off

• On

• Stop

• Reset

What are binary digits called?

• Bits

• Bytes

• Letters

• Codes

Why do computers use only two digits?

• They are easier to remember

• Computers are built with switches that are either off or on

• Computers cannot read more than two digits

• Binary is a secret code

What happens when you press a key or click a link?

• The computer speaks English

• The computer sends a message to the internet

• The computer translates your action into binary

• The computer turns off

What does binary help computers do?

• Speak to humans

• Store and process information quickly

• Learn new languages

• Play music