Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The smallest data item in a computer can assume the value 1 or the value 2. Such a data
item is called a bit (short for “binary digit”—a digit that can assume either of two val-
ues).
2. The Unicode character set is a popular subset of ASCII that represents uppercase and
lowercase letters, digits and some common special characters.
3. Each of the following is a form of computer output: data displayed on screens, printed
on paper, played as audio or video on PCs and media players, used to control other de-
vices, such as robots, 3D printers and “intelligent” appliances.
4. Reuse helps you build more reliable and effective systems, because existing classes and
components often have gone through extensive testing, debugging and performance
tuning.
5. One of the W3C’s primary goals is to make the web universally accessible to everyone
regardless of disabilities, language or culture.

1. False. Such items have the value 0 or 1.
2. False. ASCII is a subset of Unicode.
3. True.
4. True.
5. True.

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When splitting a cell that contains text, the text is:

A) moved to the bottom left cell. B) moved to the top left cell. C) removed. D) moved to the top right cell.

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