Original PromptA1.2.1 – Exam-style Questions
Question 1 [6]
A robotics company stores sensor readings in binary but displays diagnostic information to engineers in hexadecimal.
(a) State the base of the hexadecimal number system. [1]
(b) Convert the hexadecimal value 9C to binary. [2]
(c) Explain why hexadecimal is preferred over binary when displaying diagnostic information to engineers. [3]
Question 2 [5]
A network administrator receives the following device identifier:
110101101011₂
(a) Convert the
This resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of the hexadecimal number system in the context of computing. It aims to enable students to perform conversions between binary and hexadecimal systems, and recognize the advantages of hexadecimal representations in technology applications. The learning objectives include the ability to convert binary sensor data to hexadecimal, analyze network identifiers in hexadecimal form, and understand memory representations for debugging software systems. Through a series of questions, students will engage with practical scenarios that highlight the efficiency and readability of hexadecimal compared to binary, as well as its relevance in professional computing environments.