SSC
COMPUTER
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Question
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How many bits are there in a byte?
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1
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2
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4
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8
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Since one byte is made up of eight bits, this difference can be significant.
Detailed explanation-2: -From there, a group of 4 bits is called a nibble, and 8-bits makes a byte. Bytes are a pretty common buzzword when working in binary. Processors are all built to work with a set length of bits, which is usually this length is a multiple of a byte: 8, 16, 32, 64, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The byte was originally the smallest number of bits that could hold a single character (I assume standard ASCII). We still use ASCII standard, so 8 bits per character is still relevant. This sentence, for instance, is 41 bytes. That’s easily countable and practical for our purposes.
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