Character Sets Flashcards

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What is a character set?

A collection of characters a computer recognises, each represented by a unique binary code.

How many bits per character does ASCII use, and how many characters can it represent?

7 bits per character, representing 128 characters.

How many characters can a character set with $n$ bits per character represent?
e.g. 8 bits per character

$2^n$ characters.
e.g. 8 bits gives 256 characters.