Multiple choice

Which of the following is the best option in context to parity bit?

  1. Parity bit is used to indicate lowercase letters.

  2. Parity bit is used to indicate uppercase letters.

  3. Parity bit is used to detect errors.

  4. Parity bit is the first bit in a byte.

  5. Parity bit is the middle bit in a byte.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

We use parity bit to detect errors in data communications or within a computer system by counting the number of ones or zeroes per byte or per word.

Keep practicing — related questions