ACtE08 · Chapter 8Mock Test 04🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 73e4f5aa
How many distinct memory addresses are required for a memory unit that contains 16K words?
How many distinct memory addresses are required for a memory unit that contains 16K words?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
16380
- B
16382
- C✓ Correct Option
16384
- D
16386
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
In computer architecture, the binary prefix K (kibi) denotes locations.
For a memory containing 16K words:
Thus, exactly 16,384 distinct addresses (ranging from 0 to 16,383, requiring a 14-bit address bus) are required.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (16380): Incorrect arithmetic calculation.
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Option B (16382): Incorrect arithmetic calculation.
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Option C (16384): Correct; distinct addresses ().
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Option D (16386): Incorrect arithmetic calculation.
Reference: Mock Test 04NEC Licensure Syllabus