System Software 1 tutor quiz

What is the abbreviation for 1 byte?

• 2 bits

• 16 bits

• 4 bits

• 8 bits

How many bits are used to represent the exponent in double precision floating point format?

• 8 bits

• 16 bits

• 11 bits

• 32 bits

What is the purpose of using excess representation in floating point numbers?

• To normalize the numbers

• To represent characters

• To provide a standard for all architectures

• To store negative numbers

What is the purpose of Binary Coded Decimal (BCD)?

• To store a decimal digit in 1 byte

• To store a decimal digit in ½ a byte

• To store a decimal digit in 2 bytes

• To store a decimal digit in 4 bytes

How many bits are used to represent the significand in single precision floating point format?

• 11 bits

• 52 bits

• 8 bits

• 23 bits

What is the alternative approach to signed magnitude representation?

• One's Complement

• Two's Complement

• Binary Coded Decimal

• Excess Representation

What is the purpose of using hexadecimal in computer systems?

• To store large storage capacities

• To store decimal numbers

• To represent time units

• To represent special characters

What is the maximum number that can be represented in 4-bit Two's Complement?

• 15

• 16

• 7

• 8

What is the purpose of using signed numbers in binary arithmetic?

• To represent only positive numbers

• To perform arithmetic operations easily

• To represent both positive and negative numbers

• To store decimal numbers

What is the purpose of using abbreviations in computer systems?

• To group bits into larger units

• To represent time units

• To store decimal numbers

• To perform arithmetic operations