Before a Computer Can Store a Real Number in Memory

question 100

Multiple Choice

Before a computer can store a real number in memory, it must be encoded in ____________.

• A) floating-point notation
• B) hexadecimal
• C) EBCDIC
• D) decimal mode

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Definitions:

Comparability

A characteristic of accounting information that allows users to analyze two or more periods of financial data or companies to identify trends and differences.

Timeliness

The degree to which information, actions, or events occur at a suitable or opportune time, particularly in contexts requiring promptness.

Interest Expense

The amount of interest payable on any borrowed funds.

Notes Payable

A written promise to pay a certain amount of money, usually bearing interest, by a specific date; it is a liability on the balance sheet.