, False. They're important because 0 and 1 can be equated to a storage location to having low or high
voltage. - Answer: Binary numbers are important in computing because a binary number can be
converted into every other base.
False. They can be read off in both number systems. - Answer: Binary numbers can be read off in
hexadecimal but not in octal.
True. Every fourth binary digit in a sequence equals one hexadecimal digit. - Answer: Starting from left
to right, every grouping of four binary digits can be read as one hexadecimal digit.
False. A byte is made up of 8 binary digits (bits) - Answer: A byte is made up of six binary digits.
True. Each byte has 8 bits. It would take 2 bytes to store 2 hexadecimal digits. - Answer: Two
hexadecimal digits cannot be stored in one byte.
What is the command that will launch the system information utility? - Answer: Answer:
msinfo32
Full OS Name:
Version:
Processor Manufacturer:
Amount of Installed memory:
Amount of Total Virtual Memory: - Answer: Answers:
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro N
10.0.17134 Build 17134
Microsoft Corporation
4GB
4.69GB
CD-ROM Drive Letter:
Sound Device Manufacturer:
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