A single binary digit in computing is also called a:
A single binary digit in computing is also called a:
(A) Byte
(B) Bit
(C) Nibble
(D) Word
A bit is the smallest piece of data a computer handles, showing either 0 or 1. Also, a nibble consists of four bits, which is half of a byte. Also, a byte holds eight bits and is usually used to represent one character, such as a letter or digit. The word refers to how much data a processor naturally works with, often 32 or 64 bits in todays computers. And this unit varies by processor design and not all systems use the same size. Probably, most modern systems operate with 32-bit or 64-bit words. The byte remains the standard for character storage in most computing environments.