Computer Fundamentals: Word Length in Computers
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What is the word length of a computer?

  • 12 bits
  • 8 bits (correct)
  • 10 bits
  • 16 bits
  • What does the term 'bit' stand for in computing?

  • Binary digit (correct)
  • Bitstream
  • Bitrate
  • Bitwise operation
  • How many memory locations can a CPU with a 20-bit wide address bus directly address?

  • 2,097,152
  • 1,000,000
  • 1,048,576 (correct)
  • 512,000
  • Which word length indicates a more powerful computer?

    <p>64-bit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a group of 8 bits and a byte?

    <p>A group of 8 bits is equal to a byte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In memory addressing, what does the width of the address bus determine?

    <p>The memory addressing capability of the CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 32-bit microprocessor indicate?

    <p>It has a word length of 32 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are binary digits represented in computing?

    <p>0 and 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measure of computing power in terms of word length?

    <h1>of bits processed at once in parallel</h1> Signup and view all the answers

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