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How many bits make a byte

  1. 8

  2. 16

  3. 4

  4. None
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Explanation

In standard modern computing architecture, a byte is defined as a unit of data that consists of 8 bits. This allows for 256 (2^8) unique values. While historical systems varied, the 8-bit byte became the industry standard with the IBM System/360.

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