How many bits are required to distinguish between a direct and an indirect…
2021
How many bits are required to distinguish between a direct and an indirect address?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
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Correct answer: A
To distinguish between two mutually exclusive addressing modes, only one binary digit is necessary. This single bit can encode the two distinct states required for direct and indirect addressing within standard instruction sets.