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Which statement best describes the relationship between a bit pattern and the data it represents?.
- A.The meaning of the bit pattern depends on how it is represented
- B.The bit pattern always represents text
- C.The bit pattern can represent only numbers
- D.The bit pattern has no relationship to the data
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The meaning of the bit pattern depends on how it is represented
Explanation
Why this works
A bit pattern can represent different forms of data, including graphics and sound, when the relevant representation is agreed and understood.
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