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What is the primary function of computers and digital systems?

  • To process information (correct)
  • To represent numbers
  • To store data indefinitely
  • To generate graphical representations
  • Which numeral system is characterized by the use of a single digit to represent numbers?

  • Roman number system
  • Binary number system
  • Decimal number system
  • Unary number system (correct)
  • Which number system uses the digits from 0 to 9?

  • Decimal number system (correct)
  • Unary number system
  • Binary number system
  • Roman number system
  • What symbols are used in the binary number system?

    <p>0 and 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Roman numeral 'IV' represent?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding number systems foundational for various fields?

    <p>They enable various forms of information representation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the numbers 1 through 6 represented in the unary system?

    <p>1, 11, 111, 1111, 11111, 111111</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which number system is considered the simplest for digital electronics?

    <p>Binary number system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the binary representation of the octal number (705)8?

    <p>(111000101)2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When converting the decimal number (31.4)10 to binary, what is the correct binary result?

    <p>(11111.0110)2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To convert the octal number (132)8 to hexadecimal, which binary groups correspond to the digits in hexadecimal?

    <p>001 011 010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the decimal equivalent of the binary fraction (10.1011)2?

    <p>2.6875</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in converting any random base number to another base?

    <p>Convert from the original base to decimal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the correct technique for converting octal to binary?

    <p>Convert each octal digit to its 3-bit binary equivalent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In binary, how is the decimal number (8.25)10 expressed?

    <p>(1000.01)2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the binary representation of the decimal number (125)10?

    <p>(1111101)2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the binary representation of the decimal number 33?

    <p>100001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you multiply $2^6$ by $2^{10}$, what is the result?

    <p>$2^{16}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of 1AF in decimal?

    <p>657</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the octal equivalent of the decimal number 451?

    <p>703</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates a value of $10^{-9}$?

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

    In binary addition, what is the result of adding 1 and 1?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the value 1C3 represent in decimal?

    <p>451</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the binary subtraction result of 101000 - 100111?

    <p>000001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which power prefix represents $10^6$?

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

    What is the equivalent value of 70 kB in bytes?

    <p>64000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What number system uses digits from 0 to 7?

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

    How many digits are in the hexadecimal number system?

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

    What is the positional value of the leftmost digit in the number 243 in decimal?

    <p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly converts the binary number (101011)2 to decimal?

    <p>43</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the octal equivalent of the decimal number 64?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the binary equivalent of the hexadecimal number (2F)16?

    <p>00111111</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When converting hexadecimal (ABC)16 to decimal, the final value is:

    <p>2748</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called to convert from decimal to binary?

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

    What is the least significant digit of the octal number (107)8?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the decimal value of the octal number (77)8?

    <p>7 x 8^1 + 7 x 8^0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value represents decimal number 15 in hexadecimal?

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

    What is the radix/base of the binary number system?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which digit represents the most significant digit in the octal number (625)8?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the binary conversion of (110)2 yield when expressed as an octal number?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Number Systems Overview

    • Computers and digital systems require methods to represent information for processing and storage.
    • Number systems are mathematical notations for consistently representing quantities using digits or symbols.
    • Foundational for disciplines such as computer science, electrical engineering, and information technology.

    Common Types of Number Systems

    • Roman Numeral System: Originated in ancient Rome, uses symbols like I, V, X to represent numbers.
    • Unary Number System: Employs a single digit; numbers are represented by repeated instances of that digit (e.g., 1 as "1", 2 as "11").
    • Decimal Number System: Most widely used, consists of ten digits (0-9).
    • Binary Number System: Fundamental to computing and digital electronics, operates on two symbols: 0 and 1.
    • Octal Number System: Base-8, utilizes digits from 0 to 7, often shorthand for binary (one octal digit = three binary digits).
    • Hexadecimal Number System: Base-16, combines digits 0-9 with letters A-F; compact representation, one hex digit = four binary digits.

    Radix/Base of Number Systems

    • The radix (or base) denotes the unique digits in a system, influencing the positional value of each digit.
    • Positional Notation formula: N = (an-1 an-2 ... a1 a0.a-1 a-2 ... a-m)r, where r is the radix.

    Number System Comparison

    • Example conversions showing how various numbers are represented in decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal systems.

    Conversion Among Bases

    • Essential for interpreting numbers across different numeral systems, facilitating easy translation especially between decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal.

    Conversion Techniques

    • Binary to Decimal: Multiply each bit by 2^n based on bit position.
    • Octal to Decimal: Multiply each octal digit by 8^n.
    • Hexadecimal to Decimal: Multiply hexadecimal characters by 16^n.
    • Decimal to Binary: Divide by 2, keeping track of the remainders.
    • Octal to Binary: Convert each octal digit to a 3-bit binary equivalent.
    • Hexadecimal to Binary: Convert each hex digit to a 4-bit binary representation.

    Fractions in Conversion

    • Techniques exist to convert fractional binary to decimal (adding weighted binary values) and vice versa.

    Power Notation

    • Common prefixes for powers of 10 (e.g., pico-p, nano-n, giga-G) and powers of 2 (e.g., kilo, mega, giga) relevant in computing for memory estimations.

    Binary Arithmetic

    • Binary Addition: Add individual bits, propagating carries as necessary.
    • Binary Subtraction: Account for borrows in bit subtraction, similar to decimal but adjusted for binary values.

    Key Exercises

    • Examples and practice conversions remain essential for mastering base transformations and arithmetic operations in different number systems.

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    This quiz covers key concepts related to number systems and code conversion within the context of Computer Architecture and Organization. Understanding these foundational elements is crucial for delving into digital systems. Test your knowledge on various counting techniques and their applications.

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