GATE 1987

Question 18

The exponent of a floating-point number is represented in excess-N code so that:

A	The dynamic range is large.
B	The precision is high.
C	The smallest number is represented by all zeros.
D	Overflow is avoided.

Question 18 Explanation:

To avoid extra work, excess-N code is used so that all exponent can be represented in positive numbers, starting with 0.

Correct Answer: C

Question 18 Explanation:

To avoid extra work, excess-N code is used so that all exponent can be represented in positive numbers, starting with 0.