The key development that allowed for the transition to the digital age was _______.
A) the ability to convert images, text, and sounds into binary code
B) the telegraph
C) the ability to broadcast voices, music, and other sounds via the radio
D) television
E) None of the options are correct.

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The ability to convert images, text, and sounds into binary code is what allowed for the creation and transmission of digital data. This paved the way for the development of computer technology, the internet, and various digital devices and applications. The other options (telegraph, radio, and television) were important for communication technologies but did not directly contribute to the transition to the digital age.

The Key Development That Allowed for the Transition to the Digital