Number of chips (128 x 8 RAM) needed to provide a memory capacity of 2048 bytes
2011
Number of chips (128 x 8 RAM) needed to provide a memory capacity of 2048 bytes
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
16
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Correct answer: D
Each chip has a capacity of 128 bytes (128 x 8 bits, where 8 bits = 1 byte). To find the number of chips needed for 2048 bytes, divide the total capacity by the chip capacity: 2048 / 128 = 16 chips.
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