The_________ is the maximum number of bits that the control unit can fetch from primary memory in one machine cycle.
A)pixel
B)byte
C)data word
D)binary limit

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The control unit fetches data in units of data words from primary memory in a machine cycle, and data word size determines the maximum number of bits that can be fetched at a time. Therefore, option C) is the correct answer. Option A) is not relevant to the question since pixels refer to the smallest unit of a digital image, and option B) refers to a single unit of data consisting of 8 bits, which is not specific to the control unit's maximum fetch size. Option D) is not a common term used in computer architecture and is incorrect.

The_________ Is the Maximum Number of Bits That the Control