CNIT 176 EXAM 1 EXAMINATION SET 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CNIT 176 EXAM 1 EXAMINATION SET 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

◉ When the number to be expressed is outside of the integer range
of the computer (too large or too small), or when the number
contains a fractional part it must be stored as a(n)
a) constant
b) exponent
c) complement
d) real number.
Answer: d) real number


◉ An 8-bit storage location can store any unsigned integer of value
between 0 and
a) 7
b) 16
c) 255
d) 512.
Answer: c) 255


◉ What does BCD stand for?
a) Binary-Coded Decimal

, b) Binary Calculating Device
c) Binary Common Denominator
d) Binary Character Data.
Answer: a) Binary-Coded Decimal


◉ What is the range of a 1 byte number stored in BCD format?
a) 0-9
b) 0-99
c) 0-999
d) 0-9999.
Answer: b) 0-99


◉ How many BCD digits can be stored in one byte?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 7
d) 255.
Answer: b) 2


◉ What is the most common way to represent negative integers in
binary form?
a) As BCD