Number systems Flashcards
1
Q
a byte is equal to
A
8 bits
2
Q
number systems is also known as
A
computer language
3
Q
bit stands for
A
binary digit
4
Q
a ____ is equal to 4 bits
A
nibble
5
Q
what are the four types of number systems?
A
binary
decimal
octal
hexadecimal
6
Q
these are numbers understandable by humans
A
decimals
7
Q
the 2 ways to shorten binary numbers?
A
octal and hexadecimal
8
Q
purpose of number systems
A
hardware communication
error reduction
application needs (cryptography and DLD;COA)
9
Q
binary to decimal
A
1x2^n
10
Q
binary to octal
A
124
11
Q
binary to hexadecimal
A
1248
12
Q
the small number at the right is called
A
base
13
Q
1=___ 0=____
A
on, off
14
Q
number range for binary
A
2 [0,1]
15
Q
number range for decimal
A
10 [0,9]
