Question

which of the displays could be represented by a single bit? note that there are 2 answers to this question. choose 2 answers: a the current day of the week b the current month (1-12) c the current hour (1-12) d the temperature unit indicator (\c\ or \f\) e the \pm\/\am\ indicator

Explanation:

A single bit can represent 2 distinct values (0 and 1, or two states). Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: The current day of the week has 7 possible values, which is more than 2, so it can't be represented by a single bit.
• Option B: The current month (1 - 12) has 12 possible values, more than 2, so it can't be represented by a single bit.
• Option C: The current hour (1 - 12) has 12 possible values, more than 2, so it can't be represented by a single bit.
• Option D: The temperature unit indicator has 2 possible values ("C" or "F"), so it can be represented by a single bit (one bit can distinguish between two states).
• Option E: The "PM"/"AM" indicator has 2 possible values, so it can be represented by a single bit (one bit can distinguish between two states).

Answer:

D. The temperature unit indicator ("C" or "F"), E. The "PM"/"AM" indicator