Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 2 - No. 44)
What is the role of the "base" in a number system?
It determines the number of unique digits used.
It represents the total amount of data that can be stored.
It is only used when converting binary to hexadecimal.
It signifies the order of the digits in a number.
Explication
The base of a number system dictates how many unique symbols or digits are used in the system.