Binary Shifts (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What happens to the bits when a binary shift operation is performed?
What happens to the bits when a binary shift operation is performed?
They are moved left or right
What is the effect of a left shift on the value of a binary number?
What is the effect of a left shift on the value of a binary number?
It increases the value
A left shift of place is equivalent to multiplying the number by what?
A left shift of place is equivalent to multiplying the number by what?
What fills the gaps created on the right when performing a left shift?
What fills the gaps created on the right when performing a left shift?
s
What is (60 in denary) left-shifted by 2 places?
What is (60 in denary) left-shifted by 2 places?
(240)
What is the effect of a right shift on the value of a binary number?
What is the effect of a right shift on the value of a binary number?
It decreases the value
A right shift of place is equivalent to dividing the number by what?
A right shift of place is equivalent to dividing the number by what?
What happens to bits that are shifted out on the right during a right shift?
What happens to bits that are shifted out on the right during a right shift?
They are discarded
What is (60 in denary) right-shifted by 1 place?
What is (60 in denary) right-shifted by 1 place?
(30)
What potential problem can occur when performing a right shift?
What potential problem can occur when performing a right shift?
Loss of accuracy