Which of the following is a key feature of the 8086 microprocessor ?
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Which of the following is a key feature of the 8086 microprocessor ?
- A.
8-bits data bus
- B.
16-bits data bus
- C.
32-bits data bus
- D.
64-bits data bus
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Correct answer: B
The 8086 microprocessor features a 16-bit data bus and 20-bit address bus, allowing it to access up to 1MB of memory. It uses a segmented memory model with four segment registers (CS, DS, SS, ES) to manage memory addressing efficiently.