Practice Fixed Point vs Floating Point - 8.4.1 | 8. Hexadecimal Representation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

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Define Fixed Point Representation.

💡 Hint: Think about the limitations it imposes.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Sign Bit indicate?

💡 Hint: Recall which bit represents negatives.

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Question 1

What is fixed point representation?

  • A representation where decimal moves
  • A representation where decimal is fixed
  • A complex representation

💡 Hint: Think about how 'fixed' it is.

Question 2

True or False: Floating point representation can represent a wider range than fixed point.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of the decimal point.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Using 4-bit fixed point representation, show how you would represent the decimal number 6.75.

💡 Hint: Break down the integer and fractional part.

Question 2

Explain how floating point representation could mislead in data analysis when dealing with very small numbers.

💡 Hint: Consider how many bits are used for precision.

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