Where is a parity bit usually placed in a string of bits to

Where is a parity bit usually placed in a string of bits? to the right of the MSB to the left of the MSB to the left of the LSB in the middle of the group

Solution

When using Even Parity. The Parity bit is placed before the MSB. That\'s left side of MSB.

The Parity bit is generally placed at the MSB POSITION. left hand side of the 8 bits.

Left hand bit is called the Most Significant Bit. Below it is the one with the biggest weight in the number.