Question

One nibble is equivalent to how many bits?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 8
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 4

A nibble is defined as a unit of data which comprises of 4 binary digits or half of 8-bit byte. Therefore, 1 nibble = 4 bits. A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer system. A byte = 8 bits, therefore, half of a byte=4 bits=a nibble.