If 16 bits are used to specify addresses in RAM, how many unique memory locations can be addressed?
Correct answer: B. 65,536
- A. 216
- B. 65,536
- C. 64K
- D. 1 tera byte
Explanation
A bit is the fundamental unit of information in a computer and can have a value of either 0 or 1. With 16 bits, there are 2 possible values for each bit (2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2), which equals 65,536. This is the number of unique memory locations that can be addressed with 16 bits.
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