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In computing, which number representations allow for the existence of two zeros?
In computing, which number representations allow for the existence of two zeros?
- Twos' complement signed number representations
- Binary-coded decimal (BCD) representations
- Excess-3 code signed number representations
- Ones' complement signed number representations (correct)
Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?
Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?
- ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard
- ISO/IEC 17025 standard
- IEEE 754 standard (correct)
- ISO 9001 standard
How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?
How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?
- +∞/+0 = +∞
- +∞/+0 = −∞
- +∞/−0 = +∞ (correct)
- +∞/−0 = −∞
What does the notation '−0' informally denote?
What does the notation '−0' informally denote?
Which mathematical concept does negatively signed zero echo?
Which mathematical concept does negatively signed zero echo?
In ordinary arithmetic, how are −0, +0, and 0 treated?
In ordinary arithmetic, how are −0, +0, and 0 treated?
In which number representations for integers do signed zeros occur?
In which number representations for integers do signed zeros occur?
Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?
Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?
What does the notation '−0' informally denote?
What does the notation '−0' informally denote?
How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?
How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?