Data Are Processed and Stored in a Computer System Through

question 145

Multiple Choice

Data are processed and stored in a computer system through the presence or absence of electronic or magnetic signals to the computer. This is called a _______________ representation of data, because the computer and the media can exhibit only two states or conditions.

• A) Ternary
• B) Trinary
• C) Binary
• D) Bipolar

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Definitions:

Recursive Functions

Functions that call themselves directly or indirectly, allowing for solutions to problems that can be broken down into simpler, identical problems.

Memory Stack

A region of memory used for storing temporary variables created by each function call, operates in a last-in, first-out (LIFO) manner.

Storing And Retrieving

The processes of saving data to a storage medium and later accessing or getting it back.

Recursive Functions

Functions that call themselves within their own definition, often used for tasks that can be broken into similar subtasks.