Binary Representation and Number Systems
Understanding how computers represent data using binary, and converting between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal.
Key Questions
- Explain why computers use binary to represent all data.
- Differentiate between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems.
- Construct conversions between different number bases for given values.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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