Asked by Alexandra Barrett on May 01, 2024
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Everything a computer does is broken down into a series of 0s and 1s.
B) When referring to computers, every number, letter, or special character consists of a unique combination of 8 bits.
C) Bit is short for binary digit.
D) A single bit can represent a single letter.
Binary Digit
The smallest unit of data in computing, represented by a 0 or 1, used in the binary number system.
Bits
The smallest unit of data in a computer, representing a single binary value, either 0 or 1, which can be used to represent a state, value, or part of a code.
Letter
A written, typed, or printed communication, sent by post or messenger.
- Understand the concept and use of bits in data representation.
- Identify the limitations of data representation in binary form.
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AM
anissa MartinezMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A single bit, being a binary digit, can only represent two states (0 or 1). It cannot represent a single letter on its own. Letters are typically represented by a combination of bits, such as in the ASCII encoding scheme where each character is represented by a sequence of 8 bits (or one byte).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and use of bits in data representation.
- Identify the limitations of data representation in binary form.