extended ASCII coding system provides_____________?
Correct answer: A. 256 different characters
- A. 256 different characters
- B. 512 different characters
- C. 1024 different characters
- D. 128 different characters
Explanation
Extended ASCII uses 8 bits, giving 2^8, or 256, possible character codes. The original standard ASCII uses 7 bits and provides 128 characters, which is the likely trap.
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