Signed Zero in Computing
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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?

  • 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?

  • +∞/+0 = +∞
  • +∞/+0 = −∞
  • +∞/−0 = +∞ (correct)
  • +∞/−0 = −∞

What does the notation '−0' informally denote?

<p>A negative number that has been rounded to zero (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept does negatively signed zero echo?

<p>Approaching 0 from below as a one-sided limit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ordinary arithmetic, how are −0, +0, and 0 treated?

<p>They are equivalent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which number representations for integers do signed zeros occur?

<p>Sign-magnitude and ones' complement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard for floating-point arithmetic requires both +0 and −0?

<p>IEEE 754 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation '−0' informally denote?

<p>A negative number rounded to zero (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is division defined with respect to signed zeros?

<p>+∞ for 1/+0 and −∞ for 1/−0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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