Week 1: Data and Number Systems (Binary, Hex, Decimal) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of a bit?
A
To store information and manipulate things.
2
Q
What are the positives of a digital signal?
A
They’re easier to:
- Modify & design
- Store data
- Maintain acc. and prec.
- Program ops.
- Protect from noise
- Create an IC chip
3
Q
Why do we use binary?
A
Because it’s flexible and allows us to represent a number of states given we have enough bits.
