Problem sets

Variations of the exam questions, written in the paper's own format, with the solutions on a separate page. Sets are added as questions get drilled.

Exam 1 modules 1–6

Q1 · Binary conversions

Decimal to 8-bit 2’s complement binary and hex, four numbers per variation with the range traps. 6 minutes each.

Q2 · Binary arithmetic and overflow

Mixed-width 2’s complement sums, one hex subtraction, an overflow call on each. 6 minutes per variation.

Q3 · Floating point

Four 32-bit numbers: sign, exponent after the bias, fraction, and the extra-credit value. 4 minutes each.