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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a 32-bit microprocessor indicate?

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

How are binary digits represented in computing?

<p>0 and 1 (A)</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 (B)</h1> Signup and view all the answers

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