Understanding Binary Numbers

Why do we typically use the base 10 system for counting?

• Because it's easier than binary.

• Because we have 10 fingers.

• Because computers use it.

• Because it's the oldest system.

What can't computers recognize, making them use binary?

• More than 2 states.

• Human emotions.

• The number 10.

• Different colors.

What does the binary number '10' represent in base 10?

• 1

• 10

• 0

• 2

What does the number '111' represent in binary?

• 7

• 6

• 3

• 5

Why do binary numbers grow very quickly?

• Because they are easier to calculate.

• Because each digit represents a power of 2.

• Because computers process them faster.

• Because they use more digits than base 10.

What is the binary equivalent of the base 10 number '4'?

• 110

• 111

• 100

• 101

How many bits make up a byte?

• 1024 bits

• 16 bits

• 8 bits

• 2 bits

What is the smallest amount of information a computer can store?

• A byte

• A bit

• A kilobyte

• A gigabyte

How many bytes are in a kilobyte, according to binary counting?

• 1000 bytes

• 1024 bytes

• 2048 bytes

• 512 bytes

How many ASCII characters can be represented by a byte?

• 512 characters

• 128 characters

• 256 characters

• 1024 characters