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Computer Arithmetic Quiz

Test your knowledge of computer arithmetic with this quiz covering topics such as unsigned and signed notations, binary coded decimal, specialized arithmetic hardware, floating point numbers, and the IEEE 754 floating point standard. Ideal for computer science and engineering students.

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Which arithmetic hardware is specialized?

Binary Coded Decimal

What type of notation represents non-negative values only?

Unsigned non-negative

Which arithmetic operation may result in overflow?

Addition

What is the purpose of the IEEE 754 floating point standard?

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Which multiplication method is described as non-optimal?

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Study Notes

Arithmetic Hardware and Operations

  • The Divider is a specialized arithmetic hardware.
  • The Unsigned notation represents non-negative values only.

Arithmetic Operations

  • The Addition and Multiplication operations may result in overflow.
  • The Booth's Multiplication method is described as non-optimal.

IEEE 754 Standard

  • The purpose of the IEEE 754 floating point standard is to provide a uniform way to represent and operate on floating-point numbers.

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