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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the key purpose of floating-point representation?
💡 Hint: Think about numbers that include decimals.
Question 2
Easy
Define the term sign bit.
💡 Hint: How does it mark the number's position on a number line?
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the sign bit represent in floating-point representation?
- The magnitude of the number
- The type of number
- If it's positive or negative
💡 Hint: Think about what it signifies on a number line.
Question 2
True or False: The IEEE 754 standard only applies to 32-bit floating-point representations.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider whether multiple formats exist within this standard.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Consider converting the decimal number 2.75 to its 32-bit floating-point representation. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Break down into components: sign, exponent, significand.
Question 2
How would you represent the character 'X' in ASCII and Unicode? Describe the key differences.
💡 Hint: Consider how different encoding standards expand representation capabilities.
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