From smallest to largest, which of the following is the correct order of the hierarchy of data for a computer-based file?
A) bit, byte, field, record, file, database
B) bit, byte, record, field, file, database
C) byte, bit, field, record, file, database
D) byte, bit, record, field, file, database

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The correct hierarchy of data for a computer-based file is:
- bit (smallest unit of data)
- byte (8 bits)
- field (a set of related bytes)
- record (a set of related fields)
- file (a set of related records)
- database (a collection of related files) 
Option A presents these in the correct order, from smallest to largest. Options B, C, and D either have the wrong order or incorrect placement of the terms.

From Smallest to Largest, Which of the Following Is the Correct