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A program tries to store the character 'ñ' using ASCII encoding. What is the likely problem?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented
A program tries to store the character 'ñ' using ASCII encoding. What is the likely problem?
AThe character 'ñ' is not in ASCII, causing incorrect storage
B'ñ' is stored correctly because ASCII supports all characters
CThe program will convert 'ñ' to uppercase automatically
DASCII will store 'ñ' as the number 10
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check ASCII character range

    ASCII supports only basic English letters and symbols, not special characters like 'ñ'.

  2. Step 2: Understand encoding limitations

    Trying to store 'ñ' in ASCII will cause incorrect storage or errors because it is outside ASCII's range.

  3. Final Answer:

    The character 'ñ' is not in ASCII, causing incorrect storage -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    ASCII lacks 'ñ' character [OK]
Quick Trick: ASCII covers only basic English letters [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming ASCII supports all characters
  • Thinking ASCII converts characters automatically
  • Believing ASCII stores 'ñ' as number 10

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