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What is the purpose of representing integers in binary using unsigned magnitude?

  • To simplify the design of electronic circuits
  • To avoid errors in data transmission
  • To use fewer bits in representation (correct)
  • To perform arithmetic operations easily
  • Which of the following is NOT an objective of Number Systems and Computer Logic?

  • Design graphical user interfaces (correct)
  • Convert a number from one number system to another
  • Represent real numbers in binary
  • Perform logic operations using binary numbers
  • In which number system do humans typically operate?

  • Binary
  • Decimal (correct)
  • Hexadecimal
  • Octal
  • What is the significance of two's complement in binary representation?

    <p>It allows for easy arithmetic with negative numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of experience does Pang Tee How possess in the field of IT?

    <p>Over 25 years in IT infrastructure systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which binary representation allows for both positive and negative values using a sign bit?

    <p>Sign-Magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Two’s Complement in binary arithmetic?

    <p>It simplifies the process of subtraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In floating point representation, how many bits are typically allocated for the exponent field in IEEE 754 standard?

    <p>8 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of binary number representation?

    <p>Hexadecimal Format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the normalized floating-point representation imply in IEEE 754?

    <p>The leading digit of the significand is always one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of values that can be represented in an 8-bit 2's complement system?

    <p>-128 to +127</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a positive number represented in 2's complement notation?

    <p>Packed with leading zeros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following operations is classified as a logical operation?

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

    What is the method used for subtraction in binary when using 2's complement?

    <p>Obtain the 2's complement of the subtrahend and add to minuend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be monitored during normal binary addition to ensure correctness?

    <p>Sign bit for overflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a negative number represented in an 8-bit 2's complement system?

    <p>Packed with leading ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a 16-bit representation, what is the correct binary for -18?

    <p>1111 1111 1110 1110</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arithmetic operation is NOT typically performed by a computer?

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

    What base does the binary numbering system operate on?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in computer data representation?

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

    What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1011 0100?

    <p>180</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which numbering system uses base 16?

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

    To convert the decimal number 109 to binary, how many bits are required at minimum?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the binary digit 0 represent in binary data?

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

    Which of the following represents an IP address in decimal format?

    <p>192.168.1.10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the position of each bit in the binary representation?

    <p>It holds a specific value depending on its place value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which base is used for the decimal numbering system?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bits are needed to represent the decimal number 32 in binary?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of floating point numbers over fixed point numbers?

    <p>They can represent a wider range of numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the floating point representation, what does the mantissa represent?

    <p>The fractional component of the number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bits are typically allocated for the mantissa and exponent in a 16-bit floating point representation?

    <p>8 bits for the mantissa and 8 bits for the exponent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the exponent in a floating point number?

    <p>How many times the mantissa should be multiplied by 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the binary representation 1101.101 normalize to for floating point representation?

    <p>1.101101 x 2^3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is false regarding unsigned floating point numbers?

    <p>The exponent is represented as a signed integer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following values represents a floating point number with significant precision?

    <p>Binary representation with high exponent variation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship defined by the equation $a - b = a + (-b)$?

    <p>It equates subtraction to addition of the complement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 2’s Complement facilitate the processing of integers?

    <p>It treats positive and negative integers together for operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key limitation of Fixed Point Numbers?

    <p>There is a fixed number of bits, limiting accurate representation of certain values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding Real Numbers?

    <p>Real Numbers can contain both whole and fractional components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example representation of a Fixed Point Number in binary?

    <p>1001.1010 represents $9.625_{10}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course Title: ICT114 Computer Architecture
    • University: Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

    Seminar Schedule

    • Every bi-weekly Wednesday evening, 7-10pm
    • Specific dates (Jan 15, 2025 - Mar 26, 2025) and times for each lesson are provided
    • Lesson 2 is scheduled for a different day (January 25, 2025, Saturday) due to Chinese New Year
    • Zoom meeting details, URLs, and passwords will be announced

    Tutorials

    • Bi-weekly Wednesday evenings, 8-10pm
    • Dates for virtual lab sessions are listed
    • Use Easy68K simulator before Seminar 3 and Tutorial 3
    • Easy68K is accessible via Vocareum Virtual Lab on Canvas

    Announcements

    • Information regarding seminar & tutorial details, materials, and course updates are posted
    • Seminar and tutorial schedule provided for previous terms

    TMA and Quizzes

    • Detailed information about TMAs is provided
    • Graded quizzes are mentioned (PCQ1, PCQ2, and PCQ3)
    • Dates and points for each quiz are listed

    Resources

    • Seminar notes, tutorials, and supplementary resources are available
    • Specific file names and links to the resources are provided

    Study Guides and Textbooks

    • Computer Architecture Textbook
    • Textbook information (version 1.1, no of reviews and other specific details, are available)
    • It's recommended to download the eTextbook and read offline using the VitalSource Bookshelf app
    • Uploading or distributing the book content is prohibited

    Additional Information

    • Calculators are not allowed during exams
    • Instructor contact information is available
    • Instructor Information, including years of experience, qualifications, and specialties in IT

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