Question

What is the size of the address bus in a 16-bit microprocessor?

• A. 16 bits
• B. 8 bits
• C. 32 bits
• D. 64 bits

Hint:

The size of the address bus determines how much memory a microprocessor can address. In a 16-bit microprocessor, the address bus is 16 bits wide.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In a 16-bit microprocessor, the address bus is 16 bits wide, allowing it to address up to $2^{16}$ memory locations.