Answer:
c) 2^32 times as many values can be represented.
Explanation:
It's funny, this problem comes from a real-life situation, except it wasn't really foreseen :-) And we will encounter a similar problem in less than 20 years.
The difference in terms of storage capacity from 32-bit integers and 64-bits integers is huge.
A 32-bit integer can store (signed) numbers up to 2,147,483,647. (so over 2 BILLIONS)
A 64-bit integer can store (signed) numbers up to 9,223,372,036,854,775,807 (9 BILLIONS of BILLONS)
Answer:
From strictly a hardware aspect;
Explanation:
The basic architecture of a computer is the case (otherwise known as tower), the motherboard, and power supply unit. The case is used to house all of the necessary parts for the computer function properly. The motherboard will serve as the bridge between all other connections, and the power supply unit will deliver capable power to the rest of the system.