FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A technician is explaining data storage to a customer. Which of the following best describes the difference between a bit and a byte?
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A bit is a single binary digit; a byte is 8 bits.
A bit is a single binary digit (0 or 1), and a byte consists of 8 bits.
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A bit is a single binary digit; a byte is 8 bits.
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A bit is 8 bits; a byte is 16 bits.
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Incorrect definitions.
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A bit is 4 bits; a byte is 8 bits.
Why it's wrong here
A nibble is 4 bits.
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A bit is 16 bits; a byte is 32 bits.
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Incorrect definitions.
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