Hexadecimal System Quiz

Why do computer scientists find hexadecimal more convenient than binary?

• It uses more symbols.

• One hex digit represents four binary digits.

• It is the native language of computers.

• It is easier for computers to process.

What is the primary purpose of a hexadecimal error code?

• To indicate the colour of an error message.

• To refer to the memory location of the error.

• To identify the manufacturer of the faulty hardware.

• To display the user who caused the error.

In HTML, what are the tags `` and `` used to define?

• A paragraph of red text.

• A top-level heading.

• A hexadecimal colour code.

• A network address.

How are colours defined in HTML?

• Using combinations of cyan, magenta, and yellow.

• Using combinations of red, green, and blue.

• Using combinations of hue, saturation, and lightness.

• Using combinations of black and white.

What does the HTML colour code `#00FF00` represent?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Fuchsia

What does the HTML colour code `#FF00FF` represent?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Fuchsia

What is a MAC address used for?

• To define the colour of text on a website.

• To uniquely identify a device on a network.

• To specify a memory location for an error.

• To represent a number in a shorter form.

How many bits is a standard MAC address made up of?

• 32 bits

• 48 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

How is a 48-bit MAC address commonly displayed?

• As 8 groups of 4 hexadecimal digits.

• As 6 groups of 2 hexadecimal digits.

• As 12 groups of 4 binary digits.

• As a single decimal number.

In the MAC address `00-1C-B3-4F-25-FE`, what does the first half (`00-1C-B3`) represent?

• The serial number of the device.

• The identity number of the manufacturer.

• The model number of the device.

• The network the device is on.