Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 7 - No. 35)
In the context of binary representation, what is the difference between a 'bit' and a 'byte'?
There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.
A bit is a single binary digit, while a byte is a group of bits.
A byte is a single binary digit, while a bit is a group of bytes.
They represent completely different forms of data.
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A bit is a single binary digit (0 or 1). A byte is a group of bits (usually 8) used to represent data.