Third Quarter Electronics reviewer

Front

Which of the following is NOT a common number system? Decimal (base-10), Binary (base-2), Hexadecimal (base-16), Septimal (base-7)

Back

Septimal (base-7)

Front

What is the base of the decimal number system?

Back

10

Front

In the binary number system, what are the only digits used?

Back

0 and 1

Front

What is the largest digit used in the hexadecimal number system?

Back

F (fifteen)

Front

How many bits are in a byte?

Back

8

Front

What does the subscript in a number (e.g., 101₂ ) indicate?

Back

The base of the number system.

Front

Which number system is commonly used in computer programming?

Back

Binary

Front

Which base system uses the digits 0-7?

Back

Octal

Front

Why is the binary number system well-suited for computers?

Back

It directly represents the on/off states of electronic switches.

Front

How does the positional value of a digit change as you move from right to left in a number written in any base?

Back

It is multiplied by the base.