Choose the correct description of CISC.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Computer Architecture MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct description of CISC.”
The accepted answer is B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.. Choose the correct description of CISC is answered by A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations option B Option A A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations Option C The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations Remaining alternatives A processor design.
- A. A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer.
Why not A: “A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.. Choose the correct description of CISC is answered by A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations option B Option
- 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.
Why not C: “The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.. Choose the correct description of CISC is answered by A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations option B Option
- D. A processor design philosophy that uses a small, simplified set of instructions to achieve higher performance.
Why not D: “A processor design philosophy that uses a small, simplified set of instructions to achieve higher performance.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.. Choose the correct description of CISC is answered by A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations option B Option
Correct answer
B. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.
Explanation
Choose the correct description of CISC is answered by A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations option B Option A A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations Option C The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations Remaining alternatives A processor design.
Source: Computer Architecture Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, hardware, computer architecture, CPU design
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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