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Which method adds a bit so that the total number of 1s in a group of bits has a required parity, such as even parity?.
- A.Majority voting
- B.Checksum
- C.Check digit
- D.Parity bit
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Parity bit
Explanation
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A parity bit is added to a group of bits to give the group the required odd or even parity. This allows a parity check to identify certain errors.
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