Understanding Binary Encoding

The video tutorial explains the binary numbering system, its significance in computing, and how data is stored using binary. It covers the concept of bits, data storage capacities, and the importance of encoding protocols like ASCII. The tutorial also demonstrates practical encoding and decoding of text using binary sequences.

What is a binary digit commonly referred to as?

• Byte

• Nibble

• Bit

• Word

Why do computers use binary to store data?

• It is faster than decimal systems.

• It simplifies the hardware design.

• It allows for more colorful displays.

• It is more complex than other systems.

How does a CD represent binary data?

• By varying temperatures

• With light and dark spots

• Using bumps and valleys

• Through magnetic fields

What is the storage capacity of a kilobyte?

• 1024 kilobytes

• 1024 bytes

• 1024 megabytes

• 1024 bits

How many distinct values can be represented with 3 bits?

• 4

• 10

• 6

• 8

What is an example of a binary communication protocol?

• HTML

• ASCII

• Unicode

• Morse code

What does ASCII stand for?

• American Standard Code for Information Interchange

• Advanced System for Computer Information

• Automated System for Code Interchange

• American System for Code and Information

How many bits are used in ASCII to represent a character?

• 4

• 10

• 6

• 8

What is the decimal value of the ASCII character 'A'?

• 64

• 65

• 67

• 66

In the coding example, what is the purpose of the 'binary to decimal' function?

• To convert ASCII to binary

• To convert binary to decimal

• To convert text to binary

• To convert decimal to hexadecimal