The memory of a computer is commonly expressed in terms of kilobytes or megabytes. A byte is made up of:
✓ Correct answer: a) eight binary digits
ExplanationIn computing, memory is typically measured in units such as 1 byte = 8 bit ( short for binary digit) or megabytes (MB).A byte is the basic unit of digital information storage and consists of eight binary digits, commonly referred to as bits.Each bit represents a binary value of either 0 or 1, enabling a byte to store 2^8 (256) possible values, ranging from 0 to 255 in decimal notation.This structure forms the foundation of data representation in computers.92
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