If the memory address space is 16 MB and the word size is 8 bits, then _______ bits are needed to access each word.
A) 8
B) 16
C) 24
D) 32

Name: If the memory address space is 16 MB and the word size is 8 bits, then _______ bits are needed to access each word. A) 8 B) 16 C) 24 D) 32
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A 16 MB address space means there are 16 * 2^20 bytes. Since each word is 8 bits (1 byte), you need 24 bits to address each byte (2^24 = 16 MB).

If the Memory Address Space Is 16 MB and the Word