If the two numbers include a sign bit in the highest order position, the bit conditions of interest are the sign of the result, a zero indication and______________
A)an underflow condition
B)a neutral condition
C)an overflow condition
D)one indication

Question

If the two numbers include a sign bit in the highest order position, the bit conditions of interest are the sign of the result, a zero indication and______________      
A)an underflow condition
B)a neutral condition
C)an overflow condition
D)one indication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is an overflow condition. When dealing with signed numbers, the conditions of interest include the sign of the result, a zero indication, and an overflow condition. Overflow occurs when the result of an arithmetic operation exceeds the range that can be represented with the given number of bits, including the sign bit.

If the Two Numbers Include a Sign Bit in the Highest