17. The state of being '1’ or '0’.Group of answer choicesBinary stringBitsParityBytes

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the key terms related to the question.
2. Evaluate the provided answer choices to determine which best fits the description of "the state of being '1' or '0'".

Relevant Concepts

• Binary String: A sequence of bits that can be made up of '1's and '0's.
• Bits: The most basic unit of data in computing, representing a state of '1' (true) or '0' (false).
• Parity: A form of error checking in binary data that uses bits but does not directly refer to being '1' or '0'.
• Bytes: A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits.

Analysis and Detail

• The states '1' and '0' specifically refer to the binary system, where each bit can be either a '1' or a '0'.
• Among the options given:
  • Binary String refers to a sequence of bits but does not directly describe just the states.
  • Bits are the fundamental units that can be in one of two states: '1' or '0'.
  • Parity does not refer to the state itself but rather to a technique involving bits.
  • Bytes refer to a group of bits (8 bits) rather than the individual states.

Verify and Summarize

After evaluating all options, it is clear that while a binary string contains bits, it is the concept of Bits that directly represents the state of being '1' or '0'.

Final Answer

Bits.