Q. Instructions and memory address are represented by
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Binary codes
Explanation:
Instructions and memory addresses in a computer are represented using binary codes — sequences of 0s and 1s.
- These binary codes are understood and processed by the CPU.
Other options:
- (A) Character code: Used to represent characters (like ASCII), not instructions or addresses.
- (C) Binary word: A group of binary digits, but more general; instructions and addresses are encoded as binary codes.
- (D) Parity bit: Used for error checking, not for representing instructions or addresses.
Correct Answer: (B) Binary codes
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Instructions and memory addresses in a computer are represented using binary codes — sequences of 0s and 1s.
- These binary codes are understood and processed by the CPU.
Other options:
- (A) Character code: Used to represent characters (like ASCII), not instructions or addresses.
- (C) Binary word: A group of binary digits, but more general; instructions and addresses are encoded as binary codes.
- (D) Parity bit: Used for error checking, not for representing instructions or addresses.
Correct Answer: (B) Binary codes