The accuracy, or precision, of data format representation increases with ____.
A) the size of the data word
B) the sign of the data format
C) the number of data bits used
D) the position of the radix

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The number of data bits used directly affects the accuracy or precision of data format representation. The more data bits used, the more precise the representation of the data. The size of the data word and the sign of the data format may affect the range of values that can be represented but do not necessarily affect the precision. The position of the radix may affect the format of floating-point numbers but does not directly affect the precision of data format representation.

The Accuracy, or Precision, of Data Format Representation Increases with ____