Understanding the Binary System: The Foundation of Computing

When we talk about the binary system, we're diving into one of the most foundational concepts in computer science. You know what? It sounds complicated, but it’s really just a simple numerical system that uses only two digits: 0 and 1. In a world where we often think in tens—like in our everyday counting—binary is refreshing in its simplicity. It’s like flipping a light switch on and off. One moment, it’s on (1), and the next, it’s off (0). Simple, right?