The minimum number of bits to represent a character from ASCII code set is
Standard ASCII has 128 characters (0 to 127). Since \(2^7 = 128\), at least 7 bits are needed for one character. (An 8th bit is often added for parity or extended ASCII.)
Answer: (D) 7
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