When performing binary addition using the 2's complement method, an overflow is indicated by a(n)_________.
A) negative sign
B) incorrect sum
C) incorrect polarity
D) incorrect sign bit

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An overflow in binary addition using the 2's complement method is indicated by an incorrect sign bit, meaning the sign bit does not represent the correct sign of the result.

When Performing Binary Addition Using the 2's Complement Method, an Overflow