COMPUTER – AI Test Paper (Set 43)

Subject: Computer

mcq Questions

Marks each:

. What is a number system defined as?

  • • A set of alphabets used for communication.
  • • A method to calculate prime factors of a number.
  • • A set of numbers signified with the use of a set of values.
  • • A system primarily used for binary arithmetic.

. The total number of digits used in a number system is referred to as its:

  • • Power
  • • Weightage
  • • Face Value
  • • Base or Radix

. Which number system is the only one that a computer fundamentally understands and uses to convert all other systems?

  • • Decimal Number System
  • • Binary Number System
  • • Octal Number System
  • • Hexadecimal Number System

. In the hexadecimal number system, which of the following symbols represents the decimal value 14?

  • • A
  • • B
  • • D
  • • E

. When converting a decimal number to binary, the remainders are arranged in reverse order. Which term is given to the first remainder (which becomes the rightmost digit)?

  • • Most Significant Bit (MSB)
  • • Least Significant Bit (LSB)
  • • Radix Bit
  • • Positional Bit

short Questions

Marks each:

. Name the four number systems commonly used in computer language to represent information.

. Explain what a 'bit' is in the context of the binary number system, and differentiate between the Least Significant Bit (LSB) and Most Significant Bit (MSB).

long Questions

Marks each:

. Describe the Decimal Number System in detail, including its base, the digits it uses, and how the value of a number is determined. Provide an example to illustrate its positional value system.

tf Questions

Marks each:

. The octal number system is a radix 16 number system because it uses 16 unique symbols.

fitb Questions

Marks each:

. Our Number System (Decimal) is based on ______, most likely because we have 10 fingers.