Data representation

Question 1

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 5?

Answer 1

101

Question 2

True or False: A byte consists of 8 bits.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process of converting data into a form that can be easily processed by a computer is called ___.

Answer 3

data representation

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of data representation? A) Binary B) Decimal C) Hexadecimal D) Graphic

Answer 4

D) Graphic

Question 5

What does ASCII stand for?

Answer 5

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

Question 6

Define denary numbers

Answer 6

Representing numbers using base 10 (0‐9) – these are our normal numbers

Question 7

Define binary numbers

Answer 7

Representing numbers using base 2 (0s & 1s) – the only language that

Question 8

Define hexadecimal

Answer 8

Representing numbers using base 16 (0‐9 & A‐F). This language is never
stored inside a computer, it is used for representing colours as it is easier
for humans to interpret.

Question 9

What is a Bit?

Answer 9

The smallest amount of data (stands for binary digit) (0 or 1).