Asked by Zachary Summach on Jun 30, 2024
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Which of the following is not true about a computer byte?
A) It is made up of 8 bits.
B) Each letter of the alphabet is stored in one byte.
C) It can either be a 1 or a 0.
D) Special characters (like an asterisk) are stored in one byte.
Computer Byte
A unit of digital information in computing that commonly consists of eight bits.
Bits
The basic unit of information in computing and digital communications, representing a binary state of 0 or 1.
Special Characters
Characters that are not letters or numbers, often used in programming and password creation for added security.
- Understand the basics of computer memory and processing.
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Odile Martinez JimenezJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A byte consists of 8 bits, and each bit can be either a 1 or a 0, not the byte itself. A byte as a whole is used to represent 256 different values (from 0 to 255), including letters, numbers, and special characters.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of computer memory and processing.