What is the primary purpose of a parity bit?

Options

  • A. To compress data
  • B. To detect errors in transmitted data
  • C. To encrypt data
  • D. To increase transmission speed
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. To detect errors in transmitted data

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: (B) To detect errors in transmitted data
A parity bit is an extra bit added to a binary data unit to make the number of 1s either even or odd. It helps detect certain transmission errors.