Question

ASCII and EBCDIC are the popular character coding systems. What does EBCDIC stand for? A) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code B) Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code C) Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code D) Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code

Answer 1

A) EXTENDED BINARY CODED DECIMAL INTERCHANGE CODE

Answer 2

Answer:

EBCDIC stands for Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. It is one of the coding technique which uses an eight bit binary code. It has punch cards.

The working principle is very simple for this coding technique. During the 1970's it became one of the most popular techniques for encoding and sending information to different parts of the world. Yet with the advent of ASCII this popularity decreased and nowadays it is no longer being used for encoding.