If an integer needs two bytes of storage, then the maximum value of a signed…
2012
If an integer needs two bytes of storage, then the maximum value of a signed integer is
Answer: B. 215 − 1 — Two bytes equal 16 bits total. For a signed integer, one bit is reserved for the sign, leaving 15 bits to represent magnitude. Consequently, the maximum…
- A.
216 − 1
- B.
215 − 1
- C.
216
- D.
215
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Correct answer: B
Two bytes equal 16 bits total. For a signed integer, one bit is reserved for the sign, leaving 15 bits to represent magnitude. Consequently, the maximum positive value is 2^15 - 1, which equals 32,767.
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