GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyInformation and Communication Technology2000

The memory of a computer is commonly expressed in terms of Kilobytes or Megabytes. A byte is made up of

A

eight binary digits

B

eight decimal digits

C

two binary digits

D

two decimal digits

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. Computer memory and storage capacity are measured in units like Kilobytes (KB) and Megabytes (MB). 2. The fundamental unit of information in computing is a bit (binary digit), representing either a 0 or a 1. 3. A byte is the standard unit used to group bits, and it consists of eight binary digits.

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