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Which of the following statements are true with regards to bits and bytes?
  1. A byte consists of a single numeric value; a bit is a sequence of bytes.
  2. A bit consists of a single numeric value; a byte is a sequence of bits.
  3. A bit consists of a single numeric value; a byte consists of an alphanumeric value.
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - A bit is a single numeric value; a byte consists of a sequence of bits. The terms bits and bytes refer to digital data that, when grouped together, form binary code. Bits are assigned a value of either “0” or “1.” There are usually eight bits in one byte.
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