The correct answer is: B. 32 bit word size, 16 bit data path
A word is the basic unit of data that a processor can work with. The word size of a processor is the number of bits that make up a word. The data path of a processor is the number of bits that can be transferred between the processor and memory at a time.
The 80386SX is a 32-bit processor with a 16-bit data path. This means that the 80386SX can work with 32-bit words, but it can only transfer 16 bits of data at a time.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the specifications of the 80386SX.
- Option A is incorrect because the 80386SX is a 32-bit processor, not a 16-bit processor.
- Option C is incorrect because the 80386SX has a 16-bit data path, not an 8-bit data path.
- Option D is incorrect because the 80386SX is a 32-bit processor, not an 8-bit processor.
- Option E is correct because the 80386SX is a 32-bit processor with a 16-bit data path.