Binary Codes in Digital Systems
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What is the maximum number of distinct elements that can be represented using 3 bits in a binary code?

  • 8 (correct)
  • 16
  • 10
  • 32
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Binary-Coded Decimal (BCD) code?

  • The BCD code is a straight assignment of the binary equivalent
  • The bit combination 0110 represents the decimal digit 6
  • The weights assigned to the bits are 8, 4, 2, 1
  • The bit combination 0110 represents the decimal digit 2 (correct)
  • What is the minimum number of bits required to represent the 10 decimal digits 0-9 in a binary code?

  • 4 bits (correct)
  • 3 bits
  • 6 bits
  • 5 bits
  • What is the main reason that some bit combinations are left unassigned when coding a group of elements using a binary code?

    <p>When the number of elements is not a multiple of the power of 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of the 8, 4, -2, -1 code mentioned in the text?

    <p>It assigns negative weights to the bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between the BCD code and the 2421 code mentioned in the text?

    <p>The BCD code is a straight binary assignment, while the 2421 code is a weighted code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of distinct bit combinations that can be formed using 4 bits?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a possible weighted code for decimal digits?

    <p>5043210</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advantage of using a weighted code like the 8, 4, -2, -1 code over the BCD code?

    <p>It allows for more flexible assignment of the bit combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason that the 10 decimal digits 0-9 require a minimum of 4 bits in a binary code?

    <p>Because 3 bits can only represent a maximum of 8 elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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