GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) — Question 56

How many bytes does it take to represent the hexadecimal value OxFEDCBA?

Answer options

• A. 12
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 6

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as each pair of hexadecimal digits represents one byte. The hexadecimal value OxFEDCBA consists of 8 digits, which translates to 4 bytes, but due to the specific options provided, the number of bytes represented as 3 is the most accurate choice given the context of representation in terms of storage units.