Practical applications of bit shifting

Question

I totally understand how to shift bits. I\'ve worked through numerous examples on paper and in code and don\'t need any help there.

I\'m trying to come up

Answer 1

1. Quick multiplication and division by a power of 2 - Especially important in embedded applications
2. CRC computation - Handy for networks e.g. Ethernet
3. Mathematical calculations that requires very large numbers

Just a couple off the top of my head