Bits and bytes

“BIT”=Binary Digit

Binary digit uses 2 digit (from the word Bi) that is…

1 and 0

1 Byte = 8 BitsEach character on the keyboard represent 1 byte or 8 bits ex.

How many bits with the ff. words?

1. HELLO2. INFORMATION3. COMMUNICATION4. TECHNOLOGY5. COMPUTERS

Answers:

1.HELLO = 4 X 8 = 32 Bits2.INFORMATION = 11 X 8 = 88 Bits3.COMMUNICATION= 13 X 8 = 104 Bits 4.TECHNOLOGY = 10 x 8 = 80 Bits5.COMPUTERS = 9 x 8 = 81 Bits

Give the Binary Code of the ff. words.

1.HIGHWAY 2.HILLS 3.INTEGRATED4.SCHOOL5.ICT