Number systems: Binary - the language of computers

In this lesson, we will be exploring the binary code and its use in computing.

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Binary - the language of computers

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Q1.Write 101(base 2) in base 10.

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Q2.Write 111(base 2) in base 10.

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Q3.What is 101(base 2) x 101(base 2) in base 2?

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Q4.write 23(base 10) in base 2.

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Q5.Why is base 2 called binary?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Binary - the language of computers

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Write 101(base 2) in base 10.

1/5

Q2.Write 111(base 2) in base 10.

2/5

Q3.What is 101(base 2) x 101(base 2) in base 2?

3/5

Q4.write 23(base 10) in base 2.

4/5

Q5.Why is base 2 called binary?

5/5

Lesson summary: Number systems: Binary - the language of computers

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