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COM 101 Information Representation & Computer Number System Objective Question
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The octal system is base-__________.
Options
A 8
Correct Answer
B 2
C 10
D 16
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The octal system (base-8) uses digits 0-7. It was historically used in computing because it simplifies the representation of binary numbers.

Hint

Between binary (2) and decimal (10).

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Information Representation & Computer Number System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 246 of 1018
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