If a paging system uses a page size of 1 KB, how many bits are required for the page offset?

Options

  • A. 10 bits
  • B. 8 bits
  • C. 12 bits
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. 10 bits

Detailed Explanation

1 KB equals 1024 bytes, which is 2^10 bytes. Therefore, 10 bits are required for the page offset.