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Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science practice

What is the primary reason computers use binary?

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Number systems

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What is the primary reason computers use binary?.

  1. A.It is easier for humans to read
  2. B.It aligns with the electronic nature of computers
  3. C.It allows for more data storage
  4. D.It is faster than other systems

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Binary Representation

Binary is the fundamental language of computers, consisting of 0s and 1s. All types of data, including text, images, and sound, must be converted into binary for processing.

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