The binary Number system

• Bit: Short for “binary digit,” a bit is the most basic unit of data in computing and digital communications. A bit can have a value of either 0 or 1.
• Byte: A byte consists of 8 bits. It is a fundamental unit of data storage in computers and typically represents a single character, such as a letter or number, in text.
• Group of Bits: Bytes are groups of bits that are operated on as single units within computer systems.
• Binary Representation: All information in a computer system is represented using binary digits, 0 and 1. This binary system is the foundation of computer operations and data storage.
• Base (Radix): While computers use binary (base-2) for internal data representation, numbers can be represented in any base. Common bases include:
  • Decimal (Base-10)
  • Hexadecimal (Base-16)
  • Octal (Base-8)