Data Flashcards
1
Q
What is machine code shown as
A
Binary(1-0)
2
Q
Denary
A
(0-9)
3
Q
Why is hexadecimal important
A
Because it manipulates large binary number
4
Q
What is the problem with Sign and magnitude
A
It shows two of making 0 computers don’t like that
It doesn’t always work with binary addition
Wasted one bit showing the sign
5
Q
What does the 1 show
What does the 0 show in sign and magnitude
A
1 is negative
0 is positive
6
Q
What’s better than sign and magnitude
A
Two’s compliant
7
Q
What does twos compliant work best on
A
Negative numbers
8
Q
What are the two types of shifts
A
Logical and arithmetic shift
9
Q
What is logical shift used for
A
Unsigned numbers
10
Q
Arithmetic shift is for
A
Signed numbers
11
Q
Which is better logical or arithmetic
A
Arithmetic
