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What is the main purpose of ASCII in text storage?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented
What is the main purpose of ASCII in text storage?
ATo compress text files
BTo store images and videos
CTo represent English letters and symbols as numbers
DTo encrypt text data
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand ASCII's role

    ASCII is a code that assigns numbers to English letters and symbols so computers can store and process them.

  2. Step 2: Compare with other options

    Options A, B, and D describe unrelated functions like storing images, compressing, or encrypting, which ASCII does not do.

  3. Final Answer:

    To represent English letters and symbols as numbers -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    ASCII = English letters as numbers [OK]
Quick Trick: ASCII is for English letters and symbols only [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking ASCII stores images or videos
  • Confusing ASCII with encryption
  • Assuming ASCII compresses text

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