10 Questions
What is the primary reason why hexadecimal is often used as a go-between for humans?
It has an exact 1:4 ratio of digits with binary and has more symbols
What is the main advantage of displaying data in hexadecimal over binary?
It takes four times less space than binary
What is the primary purpose of using hex editors and ASCII decoders?
To view the contents of a file in a human-readable format
What is the ratio of digits in binary to hexadecimal?
1:4
What is the advantage of using ASCII code scheme?
It represents letters, numbers, and symbols by exactly one byte of data
What is the main difference between hexadecimal and octal numbering systems?
Hexadecimal has a larger number of symbols than octal
What is the purpose of converting decimal to binary in computers?
To store and process data more efficiently
What is the significance of the hex number D8 in the given figure?
It represents the binary value of 11011000
What is the limitation of using binary to represent data in computers?
It is difficult for humans to read and understand
What is the primary purpose of using different numbering systems such as hexadecimal and octal?
To make it more compatible with human thinking and concepts
Learn about the fundamental concepts of data and information in computer science, including the binary numbering system and its role in data storage and analysis.
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