Question: What is the effect of a left shift operation on a binary number?

Options:

1. It multiplies the number by 2
2. It divides the number by 2
3. It adds 1 to the number
4. It subtracts 1 from the number

Correct Answer: It multiplies the number by 2

Solution:

A left shift operation on a binary number effectively multiplies the number by 2.