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WAEC Data Processing 2016 Question 10

Question 10

Computer Hardware

Two computers, X and Y are such that the processor in X has a word size of 32 bits while that of Y is 16 bits. Which of the following statements is true?

  1. A.X can process half as much data as Y at the same time.
  2. B.X can process the same amount of data as Y at the same time.
  3. C.X can process two times as much data as Y at the same time.
  4. D.X can process four times as much data as Y at the same time.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (X can process two times as much data as Y at the same time.)

Explanation

Word size is how many bits a processor handles at once; 32 bits is twice 16 bits.