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Quiz: Why Computers Use Binary for Data and Instructions

Pearson GCSE Computer Science 1CP2

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Welcome to this quiz on why computers use binary for data and instructions. Test your knowledge with 10 fun questions!

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What is binary in computing?

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Why do computers use binary? (Select all that apply)

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Fill in the BlankInteractive

In binary, the digits {{blank0}} and {{blank1}} are used.

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MatchingInteractive

Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Math EquationInteractive

Convert the binary number 1010 into decimal.

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What does each binary digit represent in a computer circuit?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the smallest unit of binary data?

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Which of the following are examples of binary numbers? (Select all that apply)

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