Could you please elaborate on the concept of a "bit" in the context of networking? Specifically, how does it relate to data transmission and communication protocols? Additionally, how does the use of bits impact the efficiency and speed of information exchange within a network? Is there a standard size or quantity of bits used in common networking practices, and if so, what are they?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    Filippo
    Thu Oct 10 2024
   
  
    The fundamental unit of digital information is the bit, a binary digit. It represents the smallest piece of data processed by computers.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Nicola
    Thu Oct 10 2024
   
  
    Due to their minute size, individual bits are not commonly manipulated directly in day-to-day computing tasks.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    lucas_jackson_pilot
    Thu Oct 10 2024
   
  
    The bit is characterized by its simplicity, capable of holding just two distinct values: 0 and 1.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Caterina
    Thu Oct 10 2024
   
  
    These values correspond directly to the electrical states of off and on, respectively, in digital circuits.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Caterina
    Thu Oct 10 2024
   
  
    The versatility of the bit arises from its ability to be combined with other bits to form larger units of data.