Which of the following uses an extra bit to check the validity of a stored or transferred byte of data?
A) Overflow
B) Underflow
C) Parity
D) Cancellation error
E) Representational error

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Parity uses an extra bit, known as a parity bit, to check the validity of a stored or transferred byte of data by ensuring the number of set bits is even or odd, depending on the parity scheme used.

Which of the Following Uses an Extra Bit to Check