Basic Computer Knowledge: Smallest Unit of Data

Question: Which of the following is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

✅ Correct Answer: Bit (Binary Digit)

Explanation:

• A bit is the most fundamental unit of data in computing.
• It represents a binary value: 0 or 1.
• All other units (Byte, Kilobyte, etc.) are multiples of bits.

Common Units of Data:

• 1 Bit = Smallest unit
• 1 Byte = 8 Bits
• 1 Kilobyte (KB) = 1024 Bytes
• 1 Megabyte (MB) = 1024 KB

? Note: Every piece of data in a computer—from text and images to video and sound—ultimately breaks down into bits.