Explanation:

- A byte is a unit of digital information that typically consists of 8 bits.

- Each bit in a byte can have a value of 0 or 1.

- Option 1: 8 - This is the correct number of bits in a byte.

- Option 2: 10 - Incorrect. It is not the standard size of a byte.

- Option 3: 12 - Incorrect. A byte does not have 12 bits.

- Option 4: 14 - Incorrect. Bytes do not contain 14 bits in digital data systems.