Practice Bits, Bytes, and Words: Basic Units of Digital Information - 3.2.1 | Module 3: Processor Organization and Data Representation | Computer Architecture
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3.2.1 - Bits, Bytes, and Words: Basic Units of Digital Information

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define a bit.

💡 Hint: Think of the basic on-off state.

Question 2

Easy

How many bits are in a byte?

💡 Hint: Convert 8 to binary: 1000.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a bit represent?

  • A group of 8 bits
  • An on/off state
  • A processor's data word

💡 Hint: Think of a light switch.

Question 2

True or False: A byte consists of 6 bits.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: How many zeros are in 1000?

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a 64-bit CPU. How does its word size enhance its computational power compared to a 16-bit CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about how much more data can be processed at once.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of using an 8-bit byte when encoding characters. What are the limitations compared to a 16-bit encoding system?

💡 Hint: How many characters does ASCII cover?

Challenge and get performance evaluation