Do You Know A Nibble?

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Alright computer whizes, here's another one. What's a nibble (smaller than a bit)? What do you know about it? And how extensive is your knowledge of it? Attack this quiz.

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1.

A nibble is known as half of?
- A.
  
  Bit
- B.
  
  Byte
- C.
  
  Octet
- D.
  
  Terabit
Correct Answer
C. Octet

Explanation
A nibble is known as half of an octet. An octet is a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits. Since a nibble represents 4 bits, it is exactly half of an octet.

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2.

A nibble can be represented by a?
- A.
  
  Numeric byte
- B.
  
  Bit number
- C.
  
  Hex digit
- D.
  
  Digit
Correct Answer
C. Hex digit

Explanation
A nibble is a unit of digital information that consists of 4 bits. It represents a single hexadecimal digit, which can have a value from 0 to 15. Hex digits are commonly used in computer systems to represent binary data in a more compact and readable format. Therefore, a nibble can be represented by a hex digit.

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3.

How many possible values has a nibble?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  1024
- C.
  
  102
- D.
  
  1000
Correct Answer
A. 16

Explanation
A nibble is a unit of digital information that consists of 4 bits. Each bit can have two possible values, 0 or 1. Therefore, for a nibble, there are 2^4 = 16 possible values.

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4.

A hexadecimal digit is at base?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  16
Correct Answer
D. 16

Explanation
A hexadecimal digit is at base 16 because hexadecimal is a number system with a base of 16. It uses 16 different symbols to represent values from 0 to 15, where the symbols 0-9 represent their respective values and the symbols A-F represent values 10-15. This base is commonly used in computer programming and digital systems because it can represent large numbers in a compact and easily understandable format.

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5.

A nibble is also known as?
- A.
  
  Mega bit
- B.
  
  Quartet
- C.
  
  Kilobit
- D.
  
  Octetit
Correct Answer
B. Quartet

Explanation
A nibble is a unit of digital information that consists of four bits. It is also commonly referred to as a quartet. The term "quartet" is used to describe a group or set of four, which aligns with the four bits that make up a nibble. Therefore, quartet is the correct term for a nibble. "Mega bit," "kilobit," and "octetit" are not accurate terms for a nibble.

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6.

Do you know another name for a nibble?
- A.
  
  Byle
- B.
  
  Niblet
- C.
  
  Nyble
- D.
  
  Nibblet
Correct Answer
C. Nyble

Explanation
A nibble is a unit of digital information that consists of four bits. Another name for a nibble is "nyble", which is a variation of the original term.

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7.

What do you call a nibble in networking?
- A.
  
  A nibble
- B.
  
  Bi-bit
- C.
  
  Quad bit
- D.
  
  Semi-bit
Correct Answer
C. Quad bit

Explanation
A nibble in networking is called a quad bit. A nibble is a unit of data that consists of four bits, and each bit can have two possible values, either 0 or 1. Therefore, a nibble represents a total of 16 possible combinations, which can be represented by four bits.

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8.

When was the earliest recorded use of nybble?
- A.
  
  1989
- B.
  
  1976
- C.
  
  1977
- D.
  
  1978
Correct Answer
C. 1977

Explanation
The earliest recorded use of nybble was in 1977.

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9.

Which of the following is the ideal ow nibble?
- A.
  
  1111 base 2
- B.
  
  0001 base 2
- C.
  
  0110 base 2
- D.
  
  0111 base 2
Correct Answer
B. 0001 base 2

Explanation
The ideal low nibble is the nibble that represents the smallest value. In binary, a nibble is a group of 4 bits. The binary representation of the numbers given are as follows: 1111, 0001, 0110, 0111. Among these, the binary number 0001 represents the smallest value, making it the ideal low nibble.

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10.

There are how many types of nibbles, if you're using their values as a basis?
- A.
  
  M5
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
D. 2

Explanation
The question is asking about the number of types of nibbles based on their values. A nibble is a unit of data equal to four bits, and each bit can have two possible values (0 or 1). Therefore, when using their values as a basis, there are only two types of nibbles: 0 and 1.

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