Understanding Binary Concepts and Conversions

This video tutorial introduces binary math, essential for networking and IP subnetting. It explains the concept of binary numbers, bytes, and octets, and demonstrates how to create and use a binary conversion chart. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for converting binary numbers to decimal and vice versa, emphasizing the importance of understanding the powers of 2 in these calculations.

What is a byte in terms of binary bits?

• Eight bits

• Four bits

• Sixteen bits

• A single bit

What is the purpose of a binary conversion chart?

• To convert decimal to hexadecimal

• To perform binary calculations

• To convert binary to text

• To perform arithmetic operations

How do you determine the decimal value of a binary number using a conversion chart?

• Add the chart values where there is a binary 1

• Add all the numbers in the chart

• Subtract the chart values where there is a binary 0

• Multiply the binary number by 2

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0?

• 128

• 256

• 132

• 130

What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 154?

• 11011010

• 10011010

• 11111010

• 10101010

Which of the following is a step in converting decimal to binary?

• Add powers of 2 to the decimal

• Divide the decimal by 10

• Multiply the decimal by 2

• Subtract powers of 2 from the decimal

What pattern is observed when extending the number of bits in binary?

• Powers of 5

• Powers of 4

• Powers of 2

• Powers of 3

How many values can be represented with 3 bits?

• 8 values

• 4 values

• 10 values

• 6 values

What is the value of 2 to the power of 3?

• 10

• 6

• 8

• 4

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 255?

• 11111111

• 11111011

• 11110111

• 11111110