Chapter Resources: Chapter Assignments
Chapter 2 - Numbers We Use in Digital Electronics

1. In computer technology, how many bits (binary digits) make up the following: nibble, byte, word (in context of a microprocessor), double word (Dword)? (use www.pcwebopedia.com).
   
2. The byte 1100 0001 might be represented as _____ in hexadecimal.
   
3. The word 1001 1000 1110 0100 might be represented as _____ in hexadecimal.
   
4. If a microprocessor register hold the data 1011 1111, this might be represented as the hexadecimal number _____.
   
5. If a microcontroller register holds the data 1010 1000, this might be represented as the hexadecimal number _____.
   
6. If data in a memory location in a computer is said to be C2H (H is short for hexadecimal), the binary contents of this memory address is _____.
   
7. If data in a memory location in a microcontroller is said to be DAH (H is short for hexadecimal), the binary contents of this memory address is _____.
   
8. If the address (location in memory) of a memory location is said to be FF00H (H is short for hexadecimal), the address would be _____ in decimal or _____ in binary.
   
9. Using a scientific calculator, convert decimal 53 to octal, hexadecimal, and binary.
   
10. Using a scientific calculator, convert binary 1110 0011 to hexadecimal, octal, and decimal.
    
11. Using a scientific calculator, add hexadecimal C3 + A1. Check your calculation using decimal equivalents.
    
12. Using a scientific calculator, multiply hexadecimal FF x 7. Check your calculation using decimal equivalents.
    
13. Using a scientific calculator, divide hexadecimal FC by 4. Check your calculation using decimal equivalents.
    
14. Write a description of the contents of the website www.robotstore.com. The description should be about one paragraph long. List several interesting website links available at this site.