Binary and Logic Flashcards
1
Q
Binary
A
Computers only understand two values: on and off. Binary is how we represent these two values as either a 1 or a 0.
2
Q
Denary
A
Denary (Base 10) is the name for our numbering system.
3
Q
Transistors
A
Transistors are tiny switches inside the computer that switch on and off/ switch from 1 and 0.
4
Q
Sounds
A
In addition, as well as numbers, binary can be used to represent sound.
5
Q
Images
A
In addition, as well as numbers, binary can be used to represent images.
6
Q
Boolean
A
In binary 1 and 0 are called Boolean. When using binary in logic, the Boolean values for 1 and 0 are true and false.
7
Q
Bit
A
In binary each digit is called a bit (binary digit).
8
Q
Byte
A
In binary 8 bits make/is called a byte.
9
Q
Nibble
A
4 bits in binary make/is called a nibble.
