What is Word size primarily used for?
- A. The collection of functional units within a CPU, such as the ALU and registers, that perform data processing.
- B. The number of bits a processor can handle or transfer in a single operation. ✓
- C. The basic unit of time in which a single, simple operation of a CPU can occur.
- D. The order in which bytes are arranged within larger data types in a computer's memory.
Correct answer
B. The number of bits a processor can handle or transfer in a single operation.
Explanation
Word size refers to the number of bits a processor can handle or transfer in a single operation.