Binary Arithmetic (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes

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Addition of Binary Numbers
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In binary addition, when do you carry to the next column?

When the sum is 2 or more

Which direction should you work when adding binary numbers?

Right to left

What is the result of 1+11 + 1 in binary?

1010 (write 0, carry 1)

What is the result of 1+1+11 + 1 + 1 in binary?

1111 (write 1, carry 1)

When a column adds up to 2 in binary, what should you do?

Write 0 and carry 1

When a column adds up to 3 in binary, what should you do?

Write 1 and carry 1

What is 1101+11111101 + 1111 in binary?

1110011100

In GCSE exams, what is the maximum number of binary numbers you'll add together?

3 numbers

In GCSE exams, what is the maximum number of bits per binary number?

8 bits

What is the most important binary addition rule to memorize?

Two ones make ten

In decimal, you carry when the sum reaches 10. In binary, you carry when the sum reaches what?

2

What should you do with binary numbers of different lengths when adding them?

Imagine leading zeros on shorter ones

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