Binary addition (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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In which direction do you work when adding binary numbers?
In which direction do you work when adding binary numbers?
Right to left
What is the result of in binary addition?
What is the result of in binary addition?
What is the result of in binary addition?
What is the result of in binary addition?
and carry
Which binary addition rule is the most critical?
Which binary addition rule is the most critical?
(carry )
What is the first step in the binary addition process?
What is the first step in the binary addition process?
Line up the numbers
When you add in binary, what do you write down?
When you add in binary, what do you write down?
What method do computers use to represent negative numbers in binary?
What method do computers use to represent negative numbers in binary?
Two's complement
How often do carry operations occur in binary compared to decimal?
How often do carry operations occur in binary compared to decimal?
More frequently
What is a common mistake when performing binary addition?
What is a common mistake when performing binary addition?
Starting from the left
What should you do with your working in binary addition exams?
What should you do with your working in binary addition exams?
Show it clearly
Why can't you add a negative decimal number directly in binary?
Why can't you add a negative decimal number directly in binary?
Need two's complement first