Multiple choice

The word length of a computer is measured in

  1. bytes

  2. millimeters

  3. meters

  4. bits
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Explanation

Word length refers to the number of bits a processor can handle in a single operation. Common word lengths are 32-bit or 64-bit, meaning the CPU processes 32 or 64 bits at a time. It is not measured in physical units like millimeters or bytes.

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