Multiple choice technology mainframe

How many Bytes and Bits a word has in UNISYS(ASCII format)?

  1. 6 Bytes and 54 Bits

  2. 4 Bytes and 36 Bits

  3. 6 Byte and 48 Bits

  4. 4 Bytes and 32 Bits

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In UNISYS ASCII format, a single word comprises 4 Bytes and 36 Bits. This is a distinctive architecture choice where each word uses 4 bytes (32 bits would be standard) but UNISYS implements 36 bits per word for specific computational requirements.