What number system do computers operate on?
GCSE - Binary Starter

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Computers
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8th Grade
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Jack Walker
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hexadecimal
Binary
Decimal
Octal
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many digits does the binary system use?
Eight
Ten
Two
Sixteen
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'bit' stand for?
Binary Data
Bitrate Digit
Binary Digit
Binary Information Two
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a larger unit than a byte?
Kilobit
Megabyte
Binary
Bit
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do computers use binary instead of decimal?
It's easier for humans to understand
It requires less space
It's more accurate
It's faster to write
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What analogy is used to explain how binary works?
A door lock
A car engine
A water faucet
A light switch
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when Python code is run?
The code is directly executed by the computer's hardware.
The code is printed out on paper for analysis.
The code is interpreted into instructions, which are then converted into binary for the computer to understand and execute.
The code is sent over the internet to be processed on another computer.
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