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Question 1
Easy
What determines the range of values in floating-point representation?
💡 Hint: Think about which part of the floating-point format influences magnitude.
Question 2
Easy
What is the main purpose of the mantissa?
💡 Hint: Consider the part of the floating-point that conveys the value.
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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 primary purpose of the mantissa in floating-point representation?
- To represent the sign
- To determine the range
- To express significant digits
💡 Hint: Reflect on what indicates the actual value of the number.
Question 2
True or False: Increasing the number of bits in the exponent increases numerical precision.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of range and precision.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Your computer uses a floating-point representation with 5 bits for the exponent and 10 bits for the mantissa. Calculate the range of floating-point numbers it can represent.
💡 Hint: Use your knowledge of exponents to compute the extreme values.
Question 2
If the mantissa is stored in 24 bits, determine the precision in decimal digits when represented in floating-point.
💡 Hint: Utilize the relationship between the number of bits and its decimal approximation.
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