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COM 101 Information Representation and Number Systems Objective Question

Question

What is the fundamental unit of digital information?
Options
A Byte
B Bit
Correct Answer
C Nibble
D Word
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The fundamental unit of digital information is the bit, which can represent a binary value of 0 or 1. A byte is a group of bits, typically 8.

Hint

This unit's name is a contraction of 'binary digit'.

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