CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U71) — Question 12

Which of the following is the number of bits in a byte of data?

Answer options

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 8
• D. 16

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as one byte is universally defined as consisting of 8 bits. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not represent the standard size of a byte in data storage and processing.