Information Technology Systems: Execution and Number Systems

Computer Science

An overview of computer number systems including decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal, alongside the program execution phases involving linkers, loaders, and binary compilation.

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10 Questions Medium Ages 14+ Apr 8, 2026

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1 Which number system uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F?

A Decimal
B Binary
C Octal
D Hexadecimal

2 What is the base of the binary number system?

A 2
B 8
C 10
D 16

3 Which tool combines multiple object files into a single executable?

A Compiler
B Loader
C Linker
D Assembler

4 What is the primary role of a loader in program execution?

A Compiling source code
B Linking libraries
C Loading program into memory
D Translating binary to text

5 In the hexadecimal system, what value does the letter 'F' represent?

A 10
B 12
C 14
D 15

6 What are the two types of linking mentioned?

A Static and Dynamic
B Fixed and Relocating
C Binary and Decimal
D Primary and Secondary

7 Which number system is most commonly used by humans?

A Binary
B Octal
C Decimal
D Hexadecimal

8 What is the correct sequence of program translation?

A Binary -> Assembly -> High-level
B High-level -> Assembly -> Binary
C Assembly -> High-level -> Binary
D Binary -> High-level -> Assembly

9 An absolute loader is characterized by what?

A Dynamic memory allocation
B Fixed memory locations
C Linking at runtime
D Using only binary code

10 How many digits are used in the octal number system?

A 2
B 8
C 10
D 16

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