notebook/notes/binary/index.md

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title: Binary
TARGET DECK: Obsidian::STEM
FILE TAGS: binary
tags:
  - binary
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A byte consists of {8} bits.
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
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A byte consists of {2} nibbles.
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
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Cloze
A nibble consists of {4} bits.
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
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Basic
What process is used to convert from e.g. decimal to another base?
Back: Divide repeatedly by the base. Maintain remainders right to left.
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
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Basic
Why does converting from e.g. decimal to another base involve repeated division?
Back: The position of a digit corresponds to the base raised to that position.
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
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