GCSE - Binary Starter

What number system do computers operate on?

• Hexadecimal

• Binary

• Decimal

• Octal

How many digits does the binary system use?

• Eight

• Ten

• Two

• Sixteen

What does 'bit' stand for?

• Binary Data

• Bitrate Digit

• Binary Digit

• Binary Information Two

Which of the following is a larger unit than a byte?

• Kilobit

• Megabyte

• Binary

• Bit

Why do computers use binary instead of decimal?

• It's easier for humans to understand

• It requires less space

• It's more accurate

• It's faster to write

What analogy is used to explain how binary works?

• A door lock

• A car engine

• A water faucet

• A light switch

What happens when Python code is run?

• The code is directly executed by the computer's hardware.

• The code is printed out on paper for analysis.

• The code is interpreted into instructions, which are then converted into binary for the computer to understand and execute.

• The code is sent over the internet to be processed on another computer.