Multiple choice

The smallest unit of information in a computer is a

  1. Byte

  2. Character

  3. Bit

  4. Word
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Explanation

A bit (binary digit) is the smallest unit of information in computing, representing a single binary value of 0 or 1. A byte consists of 8 bits. A character is typically represented by multiple bits, and a word is a larger unit of data handled by a processor.

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