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%%ANKI Cloze 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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%%ANKI Cloze 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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%%ANKI 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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%%ANKI 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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%%ANKI 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 the 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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