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COM 101 Information Representation & Computer Number System Objective Question

Question

The octal number system uses digits 0 through __________.
Options
A 7
Correct Answer
B 8
C 9
D F
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The octal system (base-8) uses digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. There is no digit '8' in octal since it would be represented as '10'.

Hint

One less than the base (8).

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