CSE 220: Systems Programming - Integer Types Quiz

What is the range of values that a single hexadecimal digit can represent?

0 to 15

Why is hexadecimal commonly used in computing?

It is more compact than decimal representation

How many bits are represented by two hexadecimal digits?

8 bits

Which of the following is NOT a valid hexadecimal digit?

G Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 'F0'?

240 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between hexadecimal and binary representation?

Hexadecimal is a more compact way to represent binary data Signup and view all the answers

What does the high 1 bit in the binary representation 11111111 11111111 11111111 10000000 indicate?

The number is negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the decimal value of the binary representation 11111111 11111111 11111111 10000000?

-128 Signup and view all the answers

How are fractional values represented in the fixed point number system?

By assigning specific bits to represent the whole number and fractional parts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common way to represent non-integer values in computer systems?

Fixed point Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of examining the memory representation of integers?

To determine the byte ordering of the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using hexadecimal to represent integer types?

Hexadecimal is easier for humans to read and understand Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest integer type in C?

char Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid integer modifier in C?

volatile Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of a long integer in C?

32 bits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the explicitly sized integer types in C, such as int32_t?

To provide a consistent and predictable integer size across different platforms Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between hexadecimal and binary representations of integers?

Hexadecimal is a more compact representation of binary integers Signup and view all the answers