In which form is data stored in a computer?

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  1. Binary
  2. Picture
  3. Magnetic
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Option 1 : Binary
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The correct answer is Binary.

Key Points

  • Data stored in a compute in the form of binary.
  • A binary number is a number expressed only two symbols: typically "0" (zero) and "1" (one).
  • Each digit is referred to as a bit or binary digit.
  • Bit is the smallest unit of memory.
  • Bit is the short form of Binary digit.
  • Half byte is known as a nibble.

Additional Information

  • The memory of a computer is usually measured in bytes.
  • Tera-represents the fourth power of 1000.
  • A Terabyte is more precisely defined as 1,024 gigabytes.
  • 1 TB equals 1,024 gigabytes (GB).
  • The storage capacity of a hard disc is measured in Megabytes, Gigabytes, and Terabytes.
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