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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A number system represents __________ which in turn represents ___________.
   2. The base of Binary number system is _________________.
   3. Digits from 0 to 7 are used in ______________ number.
   4. The base of _____________ system is 10.
   5. The base of _______________ system is 16.
2. 2.

   State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

   1. The decimal number 3 is represented in binary as 10.
   2. Hexadecimal system uses 10 digits and 5 letters to represent a number.
   3. Number system conversion is required to communicate for different levels of computer system.
   4. The numbers used in Octal number system are 1 to 7.
   5. A binary number with four digits has a maximum value of 15.
3. 3.

   What does the base of a number system represent?

4. 4.

   What is the maximum value represented by a single digit in the octal system?

5. 5.

   Explain the need of having different number systems.

6. 6.

   Why is binary system preferred in computers?