Practice Signed Arithmetic and Overflow - 2.1 | 2. Signed Arithmetic and Overflow | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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Define signed arithmetic.

💡 Hint: Think about how numbers can be represented in binary.

Question 2

Easy

What indicates when an overflow occurs?

💡 Hint: Recall how two positive numbers added together might produce a negative result.

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Question 1

What is signed arithmetic primarily used for?

  • Representing only positive numbers
  • Representing both positive and negative numbers
  • Performing only addition operations

💡 Hint: Consider the necessity of dealing with negative values.

Question 2

True or False: Overflow can only occur with signed numbers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember that overflow pertains to the limits of representation.

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Question 1

If you add 0110 (6) and 0101 (5) in a 3-bit signed system, what will be the result and what flags will be set?

💡 Hint: Remember that in 3 bits, the range is limited.

Question 2

Design a simple algorithm that utilizes signed arithmetic to calculate the sum of an array containing both positive and negative numbers.

💡 Hint: Think about how you’d handle complications with the addition.

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