Number Systems Flashcards

Flashcards about Number Systems

What number system do computers primarily understand?

Binary system (0's and 1's)

What is a number system?

A way to represent different quantities.

What determines the value of each digit in a number?

The face value of the digit, the place value of the digit, and the base of the number system.

What digits are used in the Decimal Number System?

0 to 9

What is the base of the Decimal Number System?

10

What digits are used in the Binary Number System?

0 and 1

What is the base of the Binary Number System?

2

What digits are used in the Octal Number System?

0 to 7

What is the base of the Octal Number System?

8

What digits are used in the Hexadecimal Number System?

0-9 and A-F

What is the base of the Hexadecimal Number System?

16

Who gave the concept of zero (0)?

Aryabhatta

What is a quick way to identify even numbers?

Numbers ending with 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 are even numbers.

What is the first step to convert a decimal number into a binary number?

Divide the number by 2.

What is the first step to convert a decimal number into an octal number?

Divide the number by 8.

What is the first step to convert a decimal number into a hexadecimal number?

Divide the number by 16.