Binary Flashcards
1
Q
Why do computers use Binary?
A
- Nothing in the real world is exact, it is easier to identify two values than ten
- Energy consumption is reduced with only two values
- It is much easier to build circuits with two values
2
Q
What is the base number for binary?
A
2
3
Q
What are the three ways of representing a negative number in binary?
A
- Signed-Magnitude
- One’s Compliment
- Two’s Compliment
