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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does bias allow in floating-point representation?
💡 Hint: Think about simplification in comparisons.
Question 2
Easy
What is the bias for single-precision floating point numbers in IEEE 754?
💡 Hint: It's the constant added to represent true exponents.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the purpose of using a bias in floating-point representation?
- To increase the precision of calculations
- To simplify the comparison of exponents
- To make floating-point numbers smaller
💡 Hint: Think about how comparisons are performed.
Question 2
True or False: The stored exponent can be negative.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember the bias increases the stored value.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how the biased exponent approach affects numerical calculations over a series of operations.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of both comparisons and representations.
Question 2
Given a bias of 1023, what is the stored exponent for a true exponent of -10?
💡 Hint: Make sure to subtract the true exponent.
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