How Many Different States Can Be Expressed by One Byte

question 19

Multiple Choice

How many different states can be expressed by one byte of data?

• A) 2
• B) 8
• C) 256
• D) 512

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Definitions:

Annual Dividend

The total dividend payment a shareholder receives from a stock over the course of a year.

Dividends Increasing

A situation where a company's dividend payouts are rising over time, often indicating financial health and profitability.

Cumulative Voting

A voting system in corporate governance that allows shareholders to allocate all their votes to one candidate, enhancing minority shareholders' ability to elect their preferred board member.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares that are held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares.