Data Representation

Question 1

Reasons why normalised form is good (at least 2 reasons) (1-2 marks)

Answer 1

maximises precision/accuracy for a GIVEN NUMBER OF BITS
It is also a unique representation of bits

Question 2

What is the formula for calculating the relative error?

Answer 2

Absolute error / number intended to be stored

Question 3

What is the formula for decimal equivalent of a mantissa and exponent?

Answer 3

Mantissa * 2^(exponent)