How many total characters can standard (original) ASCII represent?

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A 256
B 128
C 64
D 1024

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Answer: B. 128

Explanation: B) 128 is correct because standard ASCII uses 7 bits to encode characters (2⁷ = 128), covering English letters, numbers, and basic control codes.

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How many total characters can standard (original) ASCII represent?

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