Computer Representation of Numbers

(b) nibble – A 4 bit string of bits (also the size of one hexadecimal digit) (c) byte – An 8 bit string of bits (d) word – Refers to a string of bits used in a process by a computer. Eg. A computer might work in 8, 16, 32 or 64 bit words. A 16-bit word is commonly used. Many operating systems work on … ................
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