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Which number system uses only two digits?
Which number system uses only two digits?
Hexadecimal is a base-16 number system.
Hexadecimal is a base-16 number system.
True
What is the primary function of input devices?
What is the primary function of input devices?
To allow users to enter data into a computer.
The process of reading remainders from bottom to top when converting binary numbers is called __________.
The process of reading remainders from bottom to top when converting binary numbers is called __________.
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Match the following computer components with their functions.
Match the following computer components with their functions.
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Which of the following refers to the communication networks used to connect computers?
Which of the following refers to the communication networks used to connect computers?
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An IP address is not required to connect to the Internet.
An IP address is not required to connect to the Internet.
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Name one advantage of using computers.
Name one advantage of using computers.
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What is the hexadecimal representation of the decimal number 140?
What is the hexadecimal representation of the decimal number 140?
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An unsigned integer can represent both positive and negative values.
An unsigned integer can represent both positive and negative values.
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What is the binary equivalent of the hexadecimal number 8C?
What is the binary equivalent of the hexadecimal number 8C?
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The largest unsigned integer that can be represented with n bits is _____.
The largest unsigned integer that can be represented with n bits is _____.
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Match the following number systems with their characteristics:
Match the following number systems with their characteristics:
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In the binary system, what is the decimal value of the binary number 1001?
In the binary system, what is the decimal value of the binary number 1001?
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The number of bits used in a word is the same as the processor's word size.
The number of bits used in a word is the same as the processor's word size.
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In digital representation of numbers, an integer consists of two parts: sign and _____.
In digital representation of numbers, an integer consists of two parts: sign and _____.
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Study Notes
Decimal, Binary and Hexadecimal Number Systems
- Decimal numbers are base-10, using digits 0-9
- Binary numbers are base-2, using digits 0 and 1
- Hexadecimal numbers are base-16, using digits 0-9 and A-F
Converting Decimal to Binary
- Continuously divide the decimal number by 2
- Write down the remainder of each division
- Repeat until the quotient is 0
- Read the remainders from bottom to top to form the binary number
Converting Binary to Decimal
- Order the binary number in columns with increasing powers of 2 (starting from 0 on the right)
- Multiply each bit by its corresponding power of 2
- Sum all the products to get the decimal value
Converting Decimal to Hexadecimal
- Continuously divide the decimal number by 16
- Write down the remainder of each division
- Repeat until the quotient is 0
- Read the remainders from bottom to top. Use 0-9 for remainders 0-9 and A-F for remainders 10-15
Converting Hexadecimal to Decimal
- Order the hexadecimal number in columns with increasing powers of 16 (starting from 0 on the right)
- Multiply each digit by its corresponding power of 16
- Sum all the products to get the decimal value
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal
- Group the binary number into groups of 4 bits
- Convert each group of 4 bits to its corresponding hexadecimal value (0-9 or A-F)
Converting Hexadecimal to Binary
- Convert each hexadecimal digit to its corresponding 4-bit binary representation
Number of Combinations for Number of Bits
- The number of combinations for a given number of bits is calculated as 2n, where n is the number of bits
- This represents the number of unique values that can be represented using that number of bits
Data Storage
- Memory size is measured in multiples of bytes
- 1 byte = 8 bits
- 1 kilobyte (KB) = 1024 bytes = 2^10 bytes
- 1 megabyte (MB) = 1024 kilobytes = 2^20 bytes
- 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1024 megabytes = 2^30 bytes
- 1 terabyte (TB) = 1024 gigabytes = 2^40 bytes
Digital Representation of Numbers
- Integers can be positive, negative, or zero
- Unsigned integers only represent positive values
- Signed integers can represent both positive and negative values
- The first bit in a signed integer representation is used to represent the sign: 0 for positive, 1 for negative
- The remaining bits represent the magnitude of the number
- The largest unsigned integer that can be represented with n bits is 2^n - 1
- The smallest unsigned integer is 0
Digital Character Representation
- Characters, such as letters, numbers, and symbols, are stored digitally using encoding schemes, like ASCII or Unicode
- Each character is assigned a unique numerical code
- ASCII uses 7 bits (128 characters), while Unicode uses 16 bits (65,536 characters)
Storing Screen Data
- Screen data is stored in a frame buffer, which is a block of memory
- Each pixel on the screen is represented by a set of data, usually in the form of RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values
- The frame buffer is updated continuously to refresh the screen, resulting in the illusion of motion
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Description
This quiz covers Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal number systems and their conversions. Learn the methods to convert between these bases effectively. Test your knowledge on both the principles and application of number systems.
