Video - Binary Quiz

What does a 'bit' stand for in the binary number system?

• Binary digit

• Hexadecimal digit

• Octal digit

• Decimal digit

How many digits are used in the denary number system?

• 12

• 10

• 16

• 8

What is the larger unit used to measure files in a computer?

• Kilobytes

• Gigabytes

• Terabytes

• Megabytes

What is the number system used by computers?

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

• Octal

• Denary (Decimal)

What are the two digits used in the binary number system?

• 0 & 1

• 1 & 2

• 2 & 3

• 3 & 4

What does a '1' represent in the binary system?

• No light switch

• Light switch on

• Multiple light switches

• Light switch off

What does a '0' represent in the binary system?

• No light switch

• Light switch on

• Light switch off

• Multiple light switches

Why do computers use binary instead of the denary (decimal) system?

• Binary takes up less memory

• Denary is faster to process

• Binary is easier to understand

• Denary has 10 states