Practice Data Types Supported By The 8087: Expanding Numerical Horizons (5.5.2)
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Data Types Supported by the 8087: Expanding Numerical Horizons

Practice - Data Types Supported by the 8087: Expanding Numerical Horizons

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a Word Integer, and what is its represented range?

💡 Hint: Think about the common size of data types.

Question 2 Easy

What does BCD stand for, and where is it typically used?

💡 Hint: Consider what kind of decimal accuracy is critical.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Intel 8087?

Handle basic arithmetic
Speed up floating-point calculations
Manage memory

💡 Hint: Consider the types of calculations that require more power.

Question 2

True or False: The 8087 can only process floating-point numbers.

True
False

💡 Hint: What types of numerical data can affect running operations?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a sequence of calculations that must be accurate to the decimal. How would the choice of using single vs. double precision impact your results?

💡 Hint: Consider how precision affects long calculations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the pros and cons of using Packed BCD for a financial application that processes currency.

💡 Hint: What effects do precision and efficiency have on the application's performance?

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