For odd parity, the parity bit appended to the data 1011001 is:

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For odd parity, the parity bit appended to the data 1011001 is:

  1. A.

    0

  2. B.

    1

  3. C.

    Either 0 or 1

  4. D.

    Cannot be determined

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Correct answer: B

The data 1011001 contains four 1s. For odd parity, the appended bit must make the total number of 1s odd, so the parity bit is 1.

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