An extra bit, called a(n)____, can be attached to the end of a string of bits.
A)state bit
B)odd parity bit
C)inverted bit
D)sentinel bit

Name: An extra bit, called a(n)____, can be attached to the end of a string of bits. A)state bit B)odd parity bit C)inverted bit D)sentinel bit
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An odd parity bit is added to a string of bits to ensure that the total number of 1-bits in the string (including the parity bit itself) is odd. This is a simple form of error detection.

An Extra Bit, Called A(n)____, Can Be Attached to the End