A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations. What is this concept called?
- A. Parallel processing
- B. Pipelining
- C. CISC ✓
- D. Instruction set architecture (ISA)
Correct answer
C. CISC
Explanation
CISC refers to a processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.