CIS3355: Business Data Structures
Fall, 2008
 

What does a BIT stand for??

BIT stands for Binary digit.

Assume you wish to send a message using a light switch. A light switch can be either off or on.

↓  ← Off     OR  On → ↑

Other  binary conditions can be represented with a single light switch:

↓  ← False          True → ↑

A good references is How Bits and Bytes Work

Answer the following question:

1.  What is the definition of a Bit?

a.  Something in a horse's mouth
b.  A binary digit
c.  Something you put in a drill
d.  All of the above
e.  None of the above

(answer: B)

Aside:  Why would I grade this as an 'C' Tutorial??

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