Question

How many bits are there in a byte?

• A. $4$
• B. $6$
• C. $8$
• D. $12$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$8$

Explanation for the correct option:

Definition of byte.

A byte is a unit of data that is eight binary. digits long. A byte is a unit most computers use to represent a character such as a letter, number, or typographic symbol. Each byte can hold a string of bits. that need to be used in a larger unit for application purposes.

$1$ byte = $8$ bits

Hence the correct option is C.