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Question 106Asked in DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)

What is the difference between a 32-bit operating system and a 64-bit operating system?

  1. AA 64-bit operating system is faster than a 32-bit operating system.
  2. BA 64-bit operating system can only support up to 4 GB of RAM, while a 32-bit operating system can support more than 4 GB of RAM.
  3. CA 32-bit operating system is faster than a 64-bit operating system.
  4. DA 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4 GB of RAM, while a 64-bit operating system can support more than 4 GB of RAM.
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Correct answer: (D) A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4 GB of RAM, while a 64-bit operating system can support more than 4 GB of RAM.

Explanation

A 32-bit OS can address at most 2³² bytes = 4 GB of RAM, while a 64-bit OS can address far more.

From DSSSB TGT Computer Science PYQ, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)

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