A 4-bit ALU can perform 2n unique operations. What is the value of n?

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A 4-bit ALU can perform 2n unique operations. What is the value of n?

  1. A.

    2

  2. B.

    4

  3. C.

    8

  4. D.

    16

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Correct answer: B

A 4-bit ALU uses 4 control bits to select operations. Since each bit doubles the possibilities, there are 24 = 16 unique operations possible.Therefore, value of n = 4

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