The Binary Number System consists of which two digits?

The Binary Number System is a foundational concept in computer science and digital electronics, utilizing a base of two. It consists exclusively of the digits 0 and 1. These two digits allow for the representation of all numbers and information in binary form, enabling computers to process data through electrical states, such as on (1) and off (0).

The choice of digits in the binary system is what differentiates it from other number systems like decimal (base 10), which consists of digits 0 to 9, or hexadecimal (base 16), which includes digits 0-9 and letters A-F. The simplicity of using just two digits facilitates efficient computation and data storage in digital circuits and systems.

In this context, the other choices do not represent the basic digits of the binary number system. For instance, the digits 0 and 2 suggest a system that is not binary, as it introduces an additional digit beyond the two necessary for binary representation. Similarly, the combination of 1 and 2 or 1 and 10 does not align with the fundamental principles of binary number representation.