Understanding Binary and Number Systems

What is binary?

• A system of counting that uses only two digits.

• A complex programming language for computers.

• A method for drawing tally marks.

• A way to represent numbers higher than nine.

Why do computers primarily use binary for their operations?

• Binary is a more efficient system for humans to understand.

• Computers are built with microtransistors that can only be in one of two states: on or off.

• Binary allows for a wider range of numbers to be represented with fewer digits.

• It was the first counting system invented for machines.

What is a byte in the context of computer data?

• A single microtransistor.

• A system for converting binary numbers into letters.

• A group of 8 binary digits (bits) that can represent a number up to 255.

• A programming language used to create computer games.