Computer Number Systems Quiz

What is the base of the binary number system?

• 8

• 2

• 10

• 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer number system?

• Binary

• Octal

• Trinary

• Decimal

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1010?

• 8

• 10

• 14

• 12

Which digit is used in the octal number system?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 7

What is the main purpose of a number system?

• To represent quantities

• To create games

• To store data

• To confuse students

How many symbols are used in the hexadecimal numbering system?

• 16

• 8

• 12

• 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of decimal numbers?

• Base-2

• Base-8

• Whole and fractional parts

• Only whole numbers

What is the octal representation of the decimal number 8?

• 10

• 8

• 7

• 9

Which number system uses only the digits 0 and 1?

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

• Decimal

• Octal

What is the first step in converting a decimal number to binary?

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Add 1

• Subtract 1