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COM 101 Information Representation and Number Systems Objective Question
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What is the primary use of the hexadecimal number system in computing?
Options
A Everyday human calculations
B Shortened representation of binary numbers
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C Machine language for CPUs
D Representing data using magnetic spots
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While hexadecimal is used in memory addressing and color codes, the text explicitly states it is used for a 'shortened representation of binary numbers in computing'. A single hex digit represents four binary bits.

Hint

This base-16 system provides a more compact way to write long strings of binary digits.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Information Representation and Number Systems
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 860 of 1018
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