Given that the word length in the Pep/9 virtual computer is 2 bytes, how long is the information that flows into and out of the arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) of the PEP/9's CPU?
A) 16 bits
B) 8 bits
C) 32 bits
D) 64 bits
E) 128 bits

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The word length of 2 bytes means 16 bits, as each byte consists of 8 bits. Therefore, the information flowing into and out of the ALU is 16 bits.

Given That the Word Length in the Pep/9 Virtual Computer