What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit operating system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit operating system?
A. The number of users they support
B. The file system used
C. The speed of the processor
D. The amount of memory they can address
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The main difference is the addressable memory space; 64-bit can address much more than 4 GB.

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