Choose the correct description of CISC.
- A. A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer.
- B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations. ✓
- C. The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.
- D. A processor design philosophy that uses a small, simplified set of instructions to achieve higher performance.
Correct answer
B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.
Explanation
CISC refers to a processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.