Computer Systems Chapter 2: Data Representation
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Computer Systems Chapter 2: Data Representation

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What is the power of 10 represented by the prefix 'Mega'?

  • 10^6 (correct)
  • 10^12
  • 10^3
  • 10^9
  • What is the symbol for the prefix 'giga'?

  • Gig
  • G (correct)
  • Gb
  • Gi
  • What is the term for 2^20 bytes?

  • Megabyte
  • Gibibyte
  • Gigabyte
  • Mebibyte (correct)
  • What is the main reason for introducing binary prefixes?

    <p>To avoid confusion between powers of 2 and powers of 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prefix for 2^40?

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

    What is the symbol for 'kilo' in decimal prefixes?

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

    What is the term for 10^(-12)?

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

    What is the main organization that approved the standard names and symbols for binary prefixes?

    <p>International Electrotechnical Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power of 2 represented by the prefix 'Gi'?

    <p>2^30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the limited adoption of binary prefixes?

    <p>Binary prefixes are not widely used in industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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