Multiple choice

Which type of computers use the 8 bit code called EBCDIC?

  1. Mini Computers

  2. Micro Computers

  3. Mainframe Computers

  4. Super Computers
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Explanation

EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code) is an 8-bit character encoding developed by IBM and used primarily in IBM mainframe computers. It's different from ASCII, which is more common in smaller systems. Minicomputers and microcomputers typically use ASCII, while supercomputers use various encodings but rarely EBCDIC.

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