Where is binary used?

Answer by  mysuername (46)

Binary was used by many computer technicians to input values into older computers. Today most users do not need to use binary for anything other than simple configuration of scripts (e.g., 1 = Yes, 0 = No, 1 = True, 0 = False). Binary is a system made up of only 1s and 0s

Answer by  LazyPilots (82)

Binary isn't used often because it is much less efficient than modern coding languages, however if a company or individual is writing a new coding language binary will be used.

Answer by  KLR (606)

Computers are state machines. They perform functions and execute logic based on whether bits are on (1) or off (0). All data is also stored in binary (bit) sequences.

Answer by  thorsdecree (409)

Anything "digital" uses binary. Whenever you convert one number base to another (say base 13 to base 10) you must first convert through binary. It is the simplest number base in mathematics, where one represents "true" and zero represents "false". It is used in encryption, physical electronic signals... everywhere electronic!

Answer by  kpb (20)

Binary is used by computers, it's used to tell the mechanical parts of the computer how to work and what to do. Binary is made up of 1s and 0s.

Answer by  manojdcsby (15)

Binary is used in the memory of the computer. Computer identifies only binary numbers , in the computer datas and files are stored in the form of binary system.

Answer by  hafeez (64)

Binary is used in digital electronics. To represent data in digital systems like computers and other digital appliances we use binary because they only understand binary.