Question

A 16 X 8 Organisation of memory cells, can store upto _____

(a) 256 bits

(b) 1024 bits

(c) 512 bits

(d) 128 bits

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Question is from Static Memories in section Memory System of Computer Architecture

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) 128 bits

The explanation is: It can store upto 128 bits as each cell can hold one bit of data.