64-bit editions of Windows include the WOW64 subsystem, which creates a 32-bit environment so that most 32-bit applications can run without modification. Conversely, a 32-bit edition of Windows cannot load or execute 64-bit binaries because the operating system and processor are running in 32-bit mode. therefore statement A is correct, while the other options contradict these facts. [Microsoft Learn, "Overview of the compatibility considerations for 32-bit programs on 64-bit versions of Windows"]
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