Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 4 - No. 45)
Which of the following are advantages of the hexadecimal system?
It's a compact way to represent binary numbers.
It's easier for humans to read than binary.
It is used for representing MAC addresses and color values.
It's good for doing calculations directly.
Explicação
Hexadecimal is more compact than binary and easier to read. It is used in various IT applications. However, direct calculations are typically done in binary.