Binary and Hexadecimal

• What is binary data?


  Binary data is a number system that uses only 0s and 1s.
• How do computers process information?

  Computers follow instructions given by humans and do not think for themselves.
• What is the language called that computers use to follow instructions?

  The language is called binary code.
• What must be done for computers to understand human instructions?

  Human instructions must be converted into the computer's language.
• What is the hexadecimal number system based on?

  The hexadecimal number system is based on 16.
• What are the success criteria for understanding hexadecimal?

  • Hardworking
  • Early engagement
  • Agile learning
• What is a nibble in terms of bits?

  A nibble consists of 4 bits.
• How many bits are in a byte?

  A byte consists of 8 bits.
• What is the range of values for a nibble in hexadecimal?

  • Minimum: 0
  • Maximum: 15 (F in hexadecimal)
• What is the relationship between denary and hexadecimal numbers?

  • Denary is base 10.
  • Hexadecimal is base 16.
  • Each hexadecimal digit represents a value from 0 to 15.
• What is the hexadecimal representation for the denary number 10?

  The hexadecimal representation for the denary number 10 is A.
• What is the hexadecimal representation for the denary number 15?

  The hexadecimal representation for the denary number 15 is F.
• How does the hexadecimal system differ from the binary system?

  The hexadecimal system is base 16, while the binary system is base 2.