The Language of Computers · Data & Analysis

Binary and Patterns

Investigating how computers use on and off states to represent numbers and complex information.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we send a message using only two symbols?
  2. 2What are the limitations of using a binary system for communication?
  3. 3How does a computer translate a pattern of pulses into a letter?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDI4D01
Year: Year 4
Subject: Technologies
Unit: The Language of Computers
Period: Data & Analysis

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