1.2 Binary Shifts (18 C&D Video)

What is the primary action performed during a binary shift?

• Rotating the bits

• Inverting the bits

• Shifting the bits left or right

• Doubling the bit value

What is the result of left-shifting the binary number 22 by one place?

• 88

• 11

• 44

• 22

By left-shifting a binary number, what mathematical operation are we effectively performing?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

Can binary numbers be shifted by more than one bit at a time?

• No, binary numbers cannot be shifted

• Yes, but only by two bits

• No, only by one bit

• Yes, by any number of bits

What happens to the bits that 'disappear' off the left-hand side during a left shift?

• They are lost

• They move to the right-hand side

• They are added back on the left

• They are stored for later use

What is the effect of performing a right shift on a binary number?

• It divides the number by 2

• It subtracts 1 from the number

• It adds 1 to the number

• It multiplies the number by 2

What is padded on the left side when a binary number is right-shifted?

• 1

• The highest bit value

• 0

• The lowest bit value

Is the principle of shifting bits the same for both left and right shifts?

• No, right shift is more complex

• Yes, the principle is the same

• No, they are completely different

• Yes, but only for certain numbers

What mathematical operation does a right shift effectively perform?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

Can binary shifts be used for both multiplication and division?

• No, only for multiplication

• No, only for division

• Yes, but with limitations

• Yes, for both operations