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What is the maximum number of distinct elements that can be represented using 3 bits in a binary code?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main reason that some bit combinations are left unassigned when coding a group of elements using a binary code?
What is the property of the 8, 4, -2, -1 code mentioned in the text?
What is the property of the 8, 4, -2, -1 code mentioned in the text?
What is the key difference between the BCD code and the 2421 code mentioned in the text?
What is the key difference between the BCD code and the 2421 code mentioned in the text?
What is the maximum number of distinct bit combinations that can be formed using 4 bits?
What is the maximum number of distinct bit combinations that can be formed using 4 bits?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a possible weighted code for decimal digits?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a possible weighted code for decimal digits?
What is the key advantage of using a weighted code like the 8, 4, -2, -1 code over the BCD code?
What is the key advantage of using a weighted code like the 8, 4, -2, -1 code over the BCD code?
What is the main reason that the 10 decimal digits 0-9 require a minimum of 4 bits in a binary code?
What is the main reason that the 10 decimal digits 0-9 require a minimum of 4 bits in a binary code?
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