Software-OK
≡... News | ... Home | ... FAQ | Impressum | Contact | Listed at | Thank you |

  
HOME ► Faq ► FAQ - Glossar ► ««« »»»

What is a binary number?


The binary numbers come from the binary system and are therefore also called binary number, this can either be 0 (ZERO) or 1 (one)!



 
Content:

1.) ... The binary numbers / binary system! 
2.) ... Convert text to binary! ! 
3.) ... Why do computers use binary files?



1.) The binary numbers / binary system! 

In computer science one speaks of a bit and bytes

00001010 stands for A abbreviated 1010 = A
00001011 stands for B abbreviated 1010 = B
00001100 stands for C abbreviated 1010 = C
00001101 stands for D abbreviated 1010 = D

If you still know how the slide rule in mathematics, you can use this all numbers, letters, ... encode with simple ones and zeros, it is only a question of the interpreter behind them and what standard you agree on, or coding!

The above-described A, B, C is the so-called ASCII

in the number one, used as a simple example, the integers  

000000 = 0
000001 = 1
000010 = 2
000011 = 3
000100 = 4
000101 = 5

To understand it 1 + 4 = 5
Just let the colors work

000001 + 000100 = 000101 

2 + 3 is also 5 here the second bit is shifted one place higher because it can only be one or zero

Here in the long text on Wiki:  ... en.wikipedia.org ... wiki ... Binary_code!

A binary number consists of only 0 (ZERO) or 1 (one) the rest is then a matter of interpretation or rather a standard!


2.) Convert text to binary! ! 


A B C Test


 


3.) ... Why do computers use binary files?




Binary is still the main computer language for the following reasons. It's a simple and elegant design. Binary's 0 and 1 method quickly detects the off or on state of an electrical signal. The positive and negative poles of magnetic media are quickly translated into binary. Binary is the most efficient way to control logic circuits.



The computer works in binary!

Computers work in a binary way because they are based on electronic circuits that can represent two states: on/off, power/no power, 1/0. These two states form the basis for the binary system. Computers consist of microchips made up of transistors. Transistors are electronic switches that can switch between two states (conducting or non-conducting), which forms the basic binary building block.

The binary system is easy to implement and understand. There are only two symbols (0 and 1), which greatly simplifies computer design and programming. Electronic circuits based on binary code are very reliable. The transistors have only two stable states, which minimizes the risk of malfunctions.

The Binary Files

Binary files are extremely efficient when it comes to storing and processing data on a computer. Since computers ultimately operate on a level of bits and bytes, the use of binary files allows for a direct and efficient representation of data in its native form.

Binaries are hardware independent. This means that they can be read and written on different computers and platforms, regardless of the hardware used. This is important to ensure portability of programs and data.

Reading and writing binary files is typically faster than working with text files because no translations or conversions are required. This is particularly important when processing large amounts of data.

Binary files allow precise storage of data. Text files use character encoding that is not precise enough for many types of data. Binary files allow the accurate representation of numbers, images, audio, and other non-text-based data.



Overall, binary files offer many advantages in terms of efficiency, speed, precision and security, which make them an important component in computer programming and data processing.



FAQ 195: Updated on: 9 October 2023 08:49 Windows
Glossar

What is a keycode?


The key code has different meanings and interpretations, but basically it stands for key coding code   Content: 1. Understand the key code 2.
Glossar

What is a low-level format?


An initial formatting of a hard drive, which initializes the physical tracks on the surface or the internal data carriers Contents: 1. The low-level
Glossar

What is a hard drive format?


The hard disk format can be assumed to have two meanings, that is the internal structure, as well as the external format of the hard disk   Content: 1.
Glossar

What is a PDF file?


A PDF file is a file with the file extension .pdf and is also the abbreviation for the PDF file Portable Document Format The primary function of a PDF file
Glossar

What is a RAM?


Alternatively as main memory, primary memory or system memory is called RAM under Windows, MAC OS, Linux etc   Content: 1. Understand the RAM
Glossar

What is a programming language?


A programming language is a computer language that programmers can use to develop software programs, APPs, programs, etc. Scripts, HTML, etc and other
Glossar

What is a joystick?


A joystick is an input device, better known as a controller, to control a computer program or game The classic joystick Very popular at the beginning with

»»

  My question is not there in the FAQ
Asked questions on this answer:
  1. What happens at the lowest level of a computer?
  2. What is a bit and why is it important?
  3. Why do computers work with binary numbers?
  4. How do the transistors inside a computer work?
  5. How to convert binary number 1001 to decimal?
  6. What does it mean that computers are “dry and unimaginative” on the inside?
  7. Why are binary systems less error-prone?
  8. How does the use of binary numbers affect the usability of computers?
  9. How do transistors enable computers to function?
  10. What are the advantages of binary data processing?
  11. How is a larger data unit formed from several bits?
  12. How do the simple binary states contribute to fast data processing?
  13. How has binary processing evolved since the early days of computing?
  14. What role do electrical signals play in computer processing?
  15. What makes the binary system more robust than other possible systems?
  16. Why can computers only recognize two states?
  17. How is complex data converted to binary format?
  18. How does a computer interpret the numbers 0 and 1?
  19. Why don't computers use more than two states to process data?
  20. How do the on and off states contribute to the efficiency of a computer?
Keywords: glossar, what, binary, number, numbers, come, from, system, therefore, also, called, this, either, zero, content, Questions, Answers, Software




  

  + Freeware
  + Order on the PC
  + File management
  + Automation
  + Office Tools
  + PC testing tools
  + Decoration and fun
  + Desktop-Clocks
  + Security

  + SoftwareOK Pages
  + Micro Staff
  + Freeware-1
  + Freeware-2
  + Freeware-3
  + FAQ
  + Downloads

  + Top
  + Desktop-OK
  + The Quad Explorer
  + Don't Sleep
  + Win-Scan-2-PDF
  + Quick-Text-Past
  + Print Folder Tree
  + Find Same Images
  + Experience-Index-OK
  + Font-View-OK


  + Freeware
  + NewFileTime
  + DesktopClock3D
  + PointerStick
  + DesktopImages3D
  + WinPing
  + GetPixelColor
  + StressMyPC
  + DesktopSnowOK
  + Delete.On.Reboot
  + PAD-s


Home | Thanks | Contact | Link me | FAQ | Settings | Windows 10 | gc24b | English-AV | Impressum | Translate | PayPal | PAD-s

 © 2025 by Nenad Hrg softwareok.de • softwareok.com • softwareok.com • softwareok.eu


► Difference between AR and MR? ◄
► What are access times, in Hard Drive Test? ◄
► How can I keep a backup of my notes? ◄
► If delete the desktop icon layout, activate the confirm deletion message! ◄


This website does not store personal data. However, third-party providers are used to display ads,
which are managed by Google and comply with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (IAB-TCF).
The CMP ID is 300 and can be individually customized at the bottom of the page.
more Infos & Privacy Policy

....