BICS 1302 - CHAPTER 4 NUMBERING SYSTEMS

What is the primary reason computers use the binary number system?

• It is easier for humans to understand.

• It is more reliable and less prone to errors.

• It allows for more complex calculations.

• It uses more symbols.

Which of the following is NOT a number system mentioned in the document?

• Decimal

• Binary

• Ternary

• Hexadecimal

What does the term "Most Significant Bit" (MSB) refer to?

• The digit with the lowest value place.

• The digit with the highest value place.

• The first digit in a binary number.

• The last digit in a decimal number.

In the decimal number 442.256, what is the LSB?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 5

What is the base of the binary number system?

• 8

• 10

• 2

• 16

How many symbols are used in the decimal system?

• 8

• 10

• 16

• 2

What is the octal number system derived from?

• Latin root deci

• Latin root octo

• Greek root hex

• Latin root bi

How many binary digits can one octal number represent?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is a valid hexadecimal digit?

• G

• A

• 10

• 8

What is the base of the hexadecimal number system?

• 8

• 10

• 16

• 2