ASCII is a coding system that provides_____________?
Correct answer: D. 128 different characters
- A. 256 different characters
- B. 512 different characters
- C. 1024 different characters
- D. 128 different characters
Explanation
Standard ASCII uses 7 bits, allowing 2⁷ = 128 character codes. The 256-character version is extended ASCII, not basic ASCII.
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