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Theory: Computer Science For 10 Class (Unit # 5)

The document discusses coding in computers. It describes how binary numbers are used to represent data in digital computers using 0s and 1s. It also defines different types of codes used in computers like Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) and alphanumeric codes such as ASCII, EBCDIC, ANSI and UNICODE that are used to represent numeric and non-numeric data. Specifically, it provides details about the ASCII code which is a 7-bit code for alphanumeric characters and EBCDIC code which is an 8-bit code used mainly on IBM computers.

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Theory: Computer Science For 10 Class (Unit # 5)

The document discusses coding in computers. It describes how binary numbers are used to represent data in digital computers using 0s and 1s. It also defines different types of codes used in computers like Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) and alphanumeric codes such as ASCII, EBCDIC, ANSI and UNICODE that are used to represent numeric and non-numeric data. Specifically, it provides details about the ASCII code which is a 7-bit code for alphanumeric characters and EBCDIC code which is an 8-bit code used mainly on IBM computers.

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Written by: - SHAHZAD IFTIKHAR Contact # 0313-5665666 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.onlineislamabad.

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THEORY
Question: Describe the importance of binary number system in computers. Digital computers respond to numbers rather than letters. The ON/OFF position of electronic switches corresponds to binary digits i.e. 0 and 1. So, digital computers use binary numbers system for data representation and processing. Question: What is meant by coding in computers? Coding means representing numeric or non-numeric data and instructions in binary number system. Following types of codes are used in coding of computers: Binary Coded Decimal (BCD): In this type of coding, each decimal digit is represented by its four bit binary equivalent. E.g. BCD code for 948 is: (1001 0100 1000) Alphanumeric Codes: It is 6-bit code. This type of codes are used when the data and instructions contain letters and symbols in addition to numbers. i.e. EBCDIC, ASCII, ANSI, UNICODE etc The ASCII Code: It is 7-bit code used to handle alphanumeric data. An extention of 8-bits code is also available which is called ASCII-8 code. The EBCDIC Code: EBCDIC (Extended binary coded Decimal Interchange Code). It is 8-bit code and primarily used for IBM (International Business Machine) and other compatible computers. Question: Describe ASCII code and EBCDIC code? The ASCII Code: It is 7-bit code used to handle alphanumeric data. An extension of 8-bits code is also available which is called ASCII-8 code. The EBCDIC Code: EBCDIC (Extended binary coded Decimal Interchange Code). It is 8-bit code and primarily used for IBM (International Business Machine) and other compatible computers. =*=*=*=*= More works/Tasks: Do Objectives from book & from any other objective book. Do Interesting Information from book. Do Scientific Reasons with the help of teacher.

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