Practice Sign-magnitude (9.2.2.1) - Principles of Computer Arithmetic in System Design
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Sign-Magnitude

Practice - Sign-Magnitude

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Question 1 Easy

What is the sign bit in a 4-bit sign-magnitude representation?

💡 Hint: Think about which bit indicates if the number is positive or negative.

Question 2 Easy

How would +1 be represented in a 4-bit sign-magnitude system?

💡 Hint: Consider how many bits are needed to indicate the number.

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Question 1

In sign-magnitude representation, what does the MSB indicate?

Magnitude
Sign
Value

💡 Hint: Remember the role of the MSB.

Question 2

True or False: In sign-magnitude representation, +0 and -0 can have the same representation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how zeros are represented.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a sign-magnitude 5-bit system, represent +14 and -14. Explore what issues arise from using sign-magnitude representation.

💡 Hint: Consider bit limitations and how numbers influence representation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore how integer addition of -7 and +5 using sign magnitude impacts the sum's final representation in a system.

💡 Hint: Manage the signs carefully during addition or subtraction.

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