5 Questions
Which unit of measurement is used to represent the size of a single byte?
Byte
Which term is used to describe a collection of bytes that are stored and exchanged together?
Word
What is the range of possible sizes for a word, in terms of bytes?
2-8 bytes
What must the underlying hardware support in order to transfer words?
Data transfer
How is each memory location identified?
By a unique address
Test your knowledge on how information is stored in computer memory. Learn about bytes, bits, unique addresses, and the concept of words in this quiz based on the book "Language of the Computer" by Patterson and Hennessy.
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