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Binary and hexadecimal
Introduction
16. What is binary, and why is it used in computer systems?
Binary format: Part A
Binary format: Test A
Binary format: Part B
Binary format: Test B
Binary format: Part C
Binary format: Activity 1
Binary format: Activity 2
Binary format: Worksheet 1
Binary format: Worksheet 2
17. Converting positive denary whole numbers
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Part A
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Test A
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Part B
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Test B
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Activity
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Worksheet 1
Converting positive denary whole numbers: Worksheet 2
Binary and hexadecimal overview
Overview
Binary format: Part A
16. What is binary, and why is it used in computer systems?
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This group of videos, presented by Ilia Avroutine, looks at why data needs to be converted into a binary format to be processed by a computer. Ilia talks about converting decimal numbers (base 10) into binary numbers (base 2).
Please watch the video, then take the test in the next section to check your understanding.
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