Most computer coding schemes use ____ bit(s)to represent each number, letter, or symbol.
A)1
B)2
C)4
D)8

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Most computer coding schemes such as ASCII and Unicode use 8 bits to represent each character, which allows for a total of 256 possible combinations (2^8). This is sufficient to represent all the letters, numbers, and symbols typically used in computing. Although some specialized systems (such as barcode encoding) may use fewer bits to represent characters, 8 bits is the most common standard.

Most Computer Coding Schemes Use ____ Bit(s)to Represent Each Number