Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is a half of a byte called?

  1. Quibble

  2. Nibble

  3. Rubble

  4. Bubble
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In computing, a 'nibble' (also spelled 'nybble') is indeed half a byte, consisting of 4 bits. The term is a play on 'byte' and has been used in computer science since the 1950s. It's a standard unit of digital information that can represent 16 different values (0-15).

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