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Authors:
Tony Gaddis
Chapter:
Introduction To Computers And Programming
Exercise:
Multiple Choice
Question:13 | ISBN:9780132576376 | Edition: 2

Question

A bit that is turned off represents the following value: __________.

a. 1

b. –1

c. 0

d. “no”

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Answer

The correct answer is c) 0.

 

Explanation for the correct answer:

  • A basic unit of memory is called bit. It contains two states, either 'ON' nor 'OFF'.
  • The binary arithematic represents bits either 1 nor 0.
  • The bit '1' is denoted to  turned 'ON' state.
  • The bit '0' is denoted to turned 'OFF' state.

 

So, a bit that is turned off represents the following value: c) 0

 

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