logo

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science practice

Paper 1 structured question: Number systems

Try the question first, then check the answer and practise the same topic again.

Attempt questionNumber systems revisionRevise the key idea

At a glance

1

Paper

2

Marks

Topic

Number systems

Exam-style question

Try this first

Paper 1Computer Systems2 marks

Applications of hexadecimal in computing.

Description

Applications of Hexadecimal

Hexadecimal is used in various areas such as memory addressing and color representation.

  1. a

    Explain two areas where hexadecimal is applied in computer science.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]

0 of 1 part answered

Answer every part before opening the mark scheme.

Common mistake

No common mistake is linked to this question yet.

Related flashcards

Flashcard 1 of 6

Press Space to flip, arrows to move

Related practice questions

Question 1 of 5

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

0 of 4 attempted

Paper 1 structured question: Number systems

Paper 1Computer Systems1 marks

Description

Hexadecimal Representation

Hexadecimal is often used in programming and data representation due to its compactness compared to binary.

  1. a

    State one advantage of using hexadecimal over binary.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]