The original ASCII code used ___________________ bits of each byte, reserving that last bit for error checking ?
Correct answer: C. 7
- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 7
- D. 9
Explanation
Standard ASCII uses 7 bits to represent a character, while an eighth bit in an extended byte may be used for parity or error checking. Thus, seven bits carry the original ASCII code.
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