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Authors:
Linda Null ,julia Lobur
Chapter:
Marie An Introduction To A Simple Computer
Exercise:
Review Of Essential Terms And Concepts
Question:18 | ISBN:9780763704445 | Edition: 3

Question

18. What is the difference between a byte and a word? What distinguishes each?

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Answer

A byte is 8 bits and a word is the smallest unit that can be addressed on memory. The exact length of a word varies.

Byte has fixed bits .Coming to word its bits depends on its length .

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