A data bus with 32 lines can transfer how much data at a time:
Correct answer: A. 32 bits
- A. 32 bits
- B. 32 bytes
- C. 4 bytes
- D. Both (a) and (c)
Explanation
This is the correct answer. A data bus with 32 lines can transfer 32 bits of data in one transfer. A bit is the smallest unit of information in a computer and can be either a 0 or a 1. Since the data bus has 32 lines, it can represent 32 bits (0s and 1s) at the same time.
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