FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

WHAT IS A COMPUTER SYSTEM UNIT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the smallest unit of data?
A
byte
B
digital data representation
C
coding systems
D
bit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The smallest unit of information, a computer can understand and process is known as a bit.

Detailed explanation-2: -A byte is the smallest unit of memory used in today’s computing. Bytes consist of eight bits, and a byte is used to encode a single number, letter, or symbol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Option A Solution: The smallest unit of data in a computer is called Bit (Binary Digit). A bit has a single binary value, either 0 or 1.

Detailed explanation-4: -A bit is a binary digit and it is the smallest unit of data on a computer. A bit can hold only one of two values: 0 or 1. Bits are usually assembled into a group of eight to form a byte. 1 Kilobyte = 1024 Bytes.

Detailed explanation-5: -A bit (binary digit) is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process and store. A bit is always in one of two physical states, similar to an on/off light switch. The state is represented by a single binary value, usually a 0 or 1.

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