Comparing Binary and Decimal Notational Systems

What is a notational system?

• A type of programming language

• A mathematical formula for calculations

• A method for encrypting data

• A way numbers are represented

Which number system is used most commonly in everyday life?

• Octal

• Decimal

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

What is the base of the decimal number system?

• 2

• 10

• 8

• 16

In the decimal system, what does the position of a digit represent?

• Values decreasing from right to left

• Values based on powers of ten

• Random values

• Fixed values irrespective of position

What is the base of the binary number system?

• 10

• 16

• 8

• 2

How many values can each digit in a binary system represent?

• Eight: 0 through 7

• Ten: 0 through 9

• Sixteen: 0 through F

• Two: 0 or 1

Why is the binary system used in computers?

• It is faster than other systems

• It uses less power

• It represents on and off states

• It is easier to calculate

What does '1010' represent in a binary system?

• Ten

• Five

• One thousand and ten

• Two

How does the binary system differ from the decimal system?

• Binary uses base 10; decimal uses base 2

• Binary and decimal are the same

• Binary uses base 2; decimal uses base 10

• Binary uses only the digits 0 and 9

What is the significance of the position of digits in the binary system?

• Each position represents a power of two

• Positions are irrelevant

• Positions represent random values

• Each position represents a power of ten