The unit of measurement of a word length is

A)
Bit
B)
Byte
C)
Meter
D)
Millimetre

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Bit



The number of bits that a computer can process at a time in parallel is called its word length. The commonly used word lengths are: 8, 16, 32 or 64 bits. It is a measure of the computer power of a computer. For example, when we talk of a 32-bit computer, it means that its word length is 32 bits.

Published On : June 16, 2021
Category : Computers