How many bits does an EAX register contain?
Correct answer: D. 32 bits
- A. 8 bit
- B. B: 16 bite
- C. C: 24 bit
- D. 32 bits
Explanation
The EAX register contains D: 32 bits. The "E" in EAX stands for "extended," indicating that it's a 32-bit register. It's an extension of the earlier 16-bit AX register found in 8086 processors.Here's a breakdown of the EAX register and related concepts:EAX register: This is a general-purpose register used for various arithmetic and logical operations, as well as storing function return values. It can also be accessed in parts using its lower 16 bits (AL) and upper 16 bits (AH).16-bit AX register: In earlier x86 processors (like the 8086), the AX register was the primary accumulator, consisting of 16 bits. It could be accessed as a whole (AX) or in two halves: AL (lower 8 bits) and AH (upper 8 bits).32-bit extension: With the introduction of 32-bit processors, the x86 architecture introduced registers with an "E" prefix to denote their extended 32-bit versions. So, EAX became the successor to the AX register.
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