Mastering Number Systems

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Which of the following accurately describes the concept of number systems?

  • Number systems are limited to the decimal system.
  • Number systems define how numbers can be represented using distinct symbols. (correct)
  • Number systems are used for converting binary numbers.
  • Number systems only apply to positional number systems.

What is the difference between non-positional and positional number systems?

  • Non-positional number systems are used for binary numbers, while positional number systems are used for decimal numbers.
  • Non-positional number systems are easier to convert to decimal, while positional number systems require more complex calculations.
  • Non-positional number systems use distinct symbols to represent numbers, while positional number systems rely on the position of the symbols. (correct)
  • Non-positional number systems are limited to the decimal system, while positional number systems can be used for any base.

Which number systems are described in the text?

  • Decimal and binary systems
  • Decimal, binary, and octal systems
  • Non-positional, positional, and binary systems
  • Decimal, binary, hexadecimal, and octal systems (correct)

What is the process of converting a number in binary, octal, or hexadecimal to the decimal system called?

<p>Conversion to decimal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a number in binary be converted to octal?

<p>By grouping the binary digits into groups of three and converting each group to its octal equivalent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the data types mentioned in the text?

<p>Colors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is text stored in a computer?

<p>Using one of the various encoding systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to define information that contains numbers, text, images, audio, and video?

<p>Multimedia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are integers stored in a computer?

<p>Using one of the various encoding systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are images stored in a computer?

<p>Using raster and vector graphics schemes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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