Binary and Decimal Conversion Quiz

What is a bit in the context of binary numbers?

• A single binary digit, either 0 or 1

• A group of binary digits

• A decimal number

• None of the above

Why is the binary system used in computers?

• It is easier to understand

• It is faster than decimal

• It aligns with the on/off states of electronic circuits

• None of the above

What does the binary number system use as its base?

• 2

• 10

• 8

• 16

What is a byte?

• Four binary digits

• Six binary digits

• Eight binary digits

• Ten binary digits

How is the value of each position in a binary number determined?

• By adding the values

• By multiplying the values

• By doubling the value with each position from right to left

• By using a fixed value

Why does a 1 in a higher position in a binary number have a greater value?

• Because it is always 1

• Because it is a decimal number

• Each position has a value that is a power of 2

• None of the above

What advantage does binary offer for data storage in computers?

• It is more complex

• It is simpler to process electronically with two states (on/off)

• It takes up more space

• None of the above

What do you call a system that uses base 10?

• Binary system

• Octal system

• Decimal system

• Hexadecimal system

What is the difference between binary '11' and decimal '11'?

• Binary '11' is one in decimal; decimal '11' is eleven

• Binary '11' is two in decimal; decimal '11' is eleven

• They are the same

• None of the above

What is the purpose of converting binary numbers to decimal?

• To make the data easier for humans to understand

• To store data

• To increase processing speed

• None of the above