Numbering System

What digits does the Base-N number system use?

1, 2, 3, 4, ..., N-1

Define least significant digit (LSD).

The rightmost digit in a number that holds the smallest value.

Define most significant digit (MSD).

The leftmost digit in a number that holds the largest value.

What is the decimal number system base and its digits?

Base 10 with digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

What is a byte in terms of bits?

A byte equals 8 bits.

What is 1K in terms of bytes?

1K (kilo or 'kibi') = 1,024.

What is the Hexadecimal Number System base and its digits?

Base 16 with digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F.

What is the binary equivalent of the hexadecimal digit 'A'?

1010

What is the result of binary addition 1 + 1?

0010

Convert the decimal number 10 to hexadecimal.

A.

What is a nybble in terms of bits?

A nybble equals 4 bits.

How many bytes are in a double word?

4 bytes.

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 5?

0101

What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the decimal number 12?

C.

What does 1M represent in bytes?

1M (mega or 'mebi') = 1,048,576.

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 6?

0110