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This quiz focuses on binary number systems and digital representation, covering fundamental computer science concepts appropriate for middle school students in grades 6-8. Students need to understand place value in base-2 systems, where each position represents a power of 2, and master the conversion processes between binary and decimal numbering systems. The questions assess core computational thinking skills including pattern recognition, systematic conversion algorithms, and understanding of fundamental computing terminology such as bits, bytes, and pixels. Students must grasp that binary uses only digits 0 and 1, comprehend the relationship between binary digits and computer data storage, and understand how digital information like colors and images are represented numerically in computer systems. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying computer science and digital literacy in grade 8. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of binary concepts, a practice exercise for reinforcing conversion skills, or homework to extend classroom learning. Teachers can utilize this quiz during unit reviews on number systems, as a warm-up activity before lessons on data representation, or as preparation for more advanced topics in computer programming and digital technology. The content aligns with CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards, particularly 1B-DA-07 (data representation) and 2-DA-07 (representing data in multiple ways), supporting students' development of computational thinking skills essential for understanding how computers process and store information.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convert 128 to binary

10000000
01111110
10000001
11001100

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convert 65 to binary

01100001
00100001
01000001
00100101

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convert 37 to binary

00100101
00100011
00100111
01000101

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convert 00010001 to decimal

17
27
37
47

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convert 11001100 to decimal

224
134
104
204

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convert 11111111 to decimal

255
245
235
225

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the only two numbers you can use in binary?

0 and 1
1 and 2
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1, 2, 4, 8, 16

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