Binary Numbers and Computer Systems

Which hardware component is responsible for storing data in a computer system?

• Motherboard

• Graphics card

• Hard Drive

• Power supply

What is the binary representation of the decimal number 10?

• 1100

• 1001

• 1010

• 1111

What is the base of binary numbers used in computer systems?

• 2

• 8

• 10

• 16

Which of the following is the correct decimal equivalent of the binary number 100110?

• 38

• 36

• 34

• 32

How is colour information stored in pixels?

• Each pixel stores colour information as binary code

• Each pixel stores colour information as decimal numbers

• Each pixel stores colour information as text

• Each pixel stores colour information as hexadecimal values

What component of a computer system is responsible for handling communication between all other components?

• Power supply

• Motherboard

• Graphics card

• Hard Drive

How are characters given a unique binary code in a computer system?

• Each character is assigned a decimal number

• Each character is assigned a random binary code

• Each character is assigned a specific binary pattern

• Each character is assigned a text value

Which component of a desktop PC is responsible for processing instructions and performing calculations?

• Hard Drive

• Graphics card

• CPU/Processor

• Motherboard

What is the relationship between the resolution of an image and the number of pixels?

• Higher resolution images have more pixels

• Lower resolution images have fewer pixels

• Higher resolution images have fewer pixels

• Lower resolution images have more pixels

How can you convert the binary number 1101 to decimal?

• 11

• 15

• 9

• 13