Question 5
Classification of ComputersWhich of the following is true about digital computers?
- A.They consist of magnetic core memory
- B.They recognize data as a continuous measurement of a physical quantity
- C.They represent numbers through a string of binary digits
- D.They are mainly used for scientific purposes
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (They represent numbers through a string of binary digits)
Explanation
Digital computers work with discrete binary digits (0s and 1s); continuous measurement describes analogue computers.