How many bits make up one byte?

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This Easy Windows 10/11 Mcqs question asks: How many bits make up one byte? The correct choice is D. 8. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.

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Correct answer

D. 8

Explanation

8 (option D) is the accepted answer to “How many bits make up one byte”. Option A (10) is a different value from 8. Option B (4) is a different value from 8. Option C (16) is a different value from 8. Keep 8 as the Windows 10/11 Mcqs fact for this stem.

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