Computer Science Ques 692

Question: Computers use the _____ number system to store data and perform calculations ?

Options:

A) Binary

B) octal

C) Decimal

D) hexadecimal

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Binary numbers are closely related to digital electronics. With digital electronics, a 1 means that current is present and a ‘-’ means it is not present. The different parts of a computer communicate through pulses of current (Is and Os). Computers can calculate complex equations and perform complex calculations. Calculating using only 1s and 0 s is called Binary system. A computer can process only 1s and 0 s.