How to Count in Binary Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the fundamental communication block of computers?
Binary
What system do humans typically use to count?
Decimal form or base ten system
How many possible numbers can be used in the decimal system?
Ten (0 to 9)
What two digits are used in the binary system?
0 and 1
What is the maximum decimal number that can be represented in a byte?
255
In binary counting, what does a ‘1’ represent?
The value is on
In binary counting, what does a ‘0’ represent?
The value is off
What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 00001010?
10
What binary representation corresponds to the letter ‘h’?
01101000
What is the decimal value of the letter ‘h’?
104
Fill in the blank: The numbers used in binary counting are _____ and _____.
0, 1
What pattern is observed when counting in binary from right to left?
Each number is a double of the previous number
What is the sum of the binary values 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1?
255
True or False: The decimal system helps us understand what bits our computer can use.
True
What is the relationship between binary and decimal systems?
Binary is converted to decimal for human understanding
What is the significance of the number 256 in binary representation?
It includes the value 0, making the maximum decimal value 255
