01 Number Systems

What is the base value of the binary number system?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• 16

What is the base value of the decimal number system?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• 16

What is the base value of the hexadecimal number system?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• 16

What is another name for the decimal number system?

• Denary

• Octal

• Finger Counting

• Base Zero

Reorder the following denary numbers from smallest to largest.

• 0

• 10

• 198

• 300

• 1000

Drag the column values into the correct position for a denary number.

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 100

• 10

• 1

Reorder the following binary numbers from smallest to largest.

• 0011

• 0101

• 0101

• 1010

• 1111

Drag the column values into the correct position for a binary number.

• 16

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 1

Reorder the following hexadecimal numbers from smallest to largest.

• 00

• 09

• 0F

• A1

• D0

Why do computers use binary?

• Computers use binary because their electronic components can easily represent two states, allowing for efficient storage and processing of information through electronic circuits.

• Computers use binary because it is the only numerical system that can represent both positive and negative values.

• Computers use binary because it is a more advanced number system compared to decimal and allows faster calculations.

• Computers use binary because it is a tradition in the field of computing to always use the simplest numerical system available.