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O Level Computer Science - Unit 1 Test: Data

Representation (40 Minutes)

Cambridge-style assessment paper for O Level Computer Science.


Unit: Data Representation
Time Allowed: 40 Minutes
Total Marks: 30

Instructions:
- Answer all questions.
- Show working where necessary.
- Write answers clearly and concisely.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)


1 How many bits are in a byte? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 16
2 Binary number system uses base: A. 2 B. 8 C. 10 D. 16
3 1 KB is equal to: A. 100 bytes B. 512 bytes C. 1024 bytes D. 2048 bytes
4 Which is used to represent text in computers? A. ASCII B. RAM C. CPU D. ROM
5 Hexadecimal uses digits: A. 0-7 B. 0-9 C. 0-9 and A-F D. 1-16

Section B: Short Questions (10 marks)


1. Define data representation in computer systems. (2)
2. Convert decimal number 13 into binary. (2)
3. What is ASCII code used for? (2)
4. Define bit and byte. (2)
5. Convert binary 1010 into decimal. (2)

Section C: Structured Questions (10 marks)


1. Explain binary number system and give two advantages of using it in computers. (4)

2. Convert the following:


a) Decimal 25 to binary (3)
b) Binary 11001 to decimal (3)

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