binary shifts

define binary shift.

a binary shift is how a computer system performs basic multiplication and division by moving binary digits left or right a set number of time.

what does a left shift do?

a left shift multiplies a binary number by 2 (for every 1 place shift).

true or false?

a right shift divides a binary number by 2.

true.

what is the definition of overflow error?

an overflow error occurs when a result is too large to be represented in the available storage space (needs more bits).

define underflow error.

an underflow error occurs when a result is too small to be represented in the available storage space.

state the equation in terms of X for a left shift of 2 places.

X << 2 (X shifted left by 2 places) = X * 4

true or false?

a left shift of 3 places multiples the binary number by 8.

true.

in binary shifts, what is the definition of precision?

in binary shifts, precision refers to the number of digits used to represent a value.

define bit.

a bit is a basic unit of information in computing, representing either a 0 or 1.

what does binary multiplication mean?

binary multiplication refers to the process of multiplying binary numbers using shifts and additions.