5.3 Units of Information Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Describe what is meant by a bit.
A
The fundamental unit of information, which can only take two values, 1 and 0.
2
Q
How many bits are there in a byte?
A
8
3
Q
How many nybbles are there in a byte?
A
2
4
Q
How many different values can be represented with 4 bits?
A
16
5
Q
How many bits are there in a mebibit?
A
2^20
6
Q
How many gigabytes are there in a terabyte?
A
1,000 (10^12 ÷ 10^9)
