Deck 42: Number Systems

Question 1

The binary number system is a base ____ system.

A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When converting an octal number to a decimal number, each place to the left is multiplied by 8.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The decimal system was used by many early computers and programmable logic controllers.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The ____ system is a base 8 system and employs digits 0 through 7.

A) binary
B) octal
C) decimal
D) hexadecimal

Question 5

A decimal number can be converted to a hexadecimal number by dividing by ____ each time.

A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16

Question 6

The base 2 system is the most common of all number systems in use.

Question 7

To convert a decimal number into an equivalent binary number, you ____.

A) divide by 16
B) multiply by 16
C) divide by 2
D) multiply by 2

Question 8

Hexadecimal numbers are converted to their binary equivalent by placing the binary numbers in groups of eight digits.

Question 9

The ____ number system is used by most computers and programmable logic controllers.

A) binary
B) octal
C) decimal
D) hexadecimal

Question 10

Any number system is used to represent a certain quantity of items.