Data/ Number Systems Flashcards
1
Q
How to tell if a binary number is odd?
A
Ends in a 1
2
Q
How to tell if a binary number is odd or even?
A
Ends in 1, odd, ends in 1, even.
3
Q
How many bits in a byte?
A
8
4
Q
How big is a nibble?
A
Half a byte, or 4 bits.
5
Q
How many bits does a single hex digit represent?
A
4, aka a nibble, aka half a byte.
6
Q
How does “floating point” work under the hood?
A
Represents numbers * base to an exponent (base is 2)
