Introduction To Computing Systems
Introduction To Computing Systems
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260150537
Author: PATT, Yale N., Patel, Sanjay J.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill,
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Chapter 2, Problem 2E

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Minimum number of bits required to provide each character a unique bit:

The minimum number of bits required to provide a unique bit character is “5”.

Explanation:

  • Using “2” bits, a pool of “22”, which means “4” characters can be produced.
  • Using “3” bits, a pool of “23”, which means “8” characters can be produced

Explanation of Solution

Number of bits required to distinguish between lower and uppercase characters:

The number of bits required to differentiate between lower and uppercase letters is “6”.

Explanation:

  • Using “2” bits, a pool of “22”, which means “4” characters can be produced.
  • Using “3” bits, a pool of “23”, which means “8” characters can be produced.
  • Using “4” bits, a pool of “24”, which means “16” characters can be produced

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