Data and Information in Computer Science
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What is the primary reason why hexadecimal is often used as a go-between for humans?

  • It has a larger number of symbols than binary
  • It has a 1:2 ratio of digits with binary
  • It is more compatible with human thinking and concepts
  • It has an exact 1:4 ratio of digits with binary and has more symbols (correct)
  • What is the main advantage of displaying data in hexadecimal over binary?

  • It takes four times less space than binary (correct)
  • It takes more space than binary
  • It takes the same amount of space as binary
  • It takes twice as much space as binary
  • What is the primary purpose of using hex editors and ASCII decoders?

  • To analyze the contents of a file in binary
  • To convert binary data to decimal
  • To view the contents of a file in a human-readable format (correct)
  • To view the contents of a file in hexadecimal
  • What is the ratio of digits in binary to hexadecimal?

    <p>1:4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using ASCII code scheme?

    <p>It represents letters, numbers, and symbols by exactly one byte of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between hexadecimal and octal numbering systems?

    <p>Hexadecimal has a larger number of symbols than octal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting decimal to binary in computers?

    <p>To store and process data more efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the hex number D8 in the given figure?

    <p>It represents the binary value of 11011000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of using binary to represent data in computers?

    <p>It is difficult for humans to read and understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using different numbering systems such as hexadecimal and octal?

    <p>To make it more compatible with human thinking and concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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