Multiple choice

How many values can be represented by a single byte?

  1. 4

  2. 16

  3. 64

  4. 512

  5. 256

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E Correct answer
Explanation

A single byte consists of 8 bits. Since each bit can hold 2 values (0 or 1), the total number of unique values a byte can represent is 2 raised to the power of 8, which equals 256.