Choose the correct description of Flynn's taxonomy.
- A. A CPU performance technique that guesses the outcome of a conditional instruction before it is known.
- B. The number of bits a processor can handle or transfer in a single operation.
- C. A limitation on system throughput caused by shared memory paths for both data and instructions.
- D. A classification of computer architectures based on the number of instruction and data streams they can process simultaneously. ✓
Correct answer
D. A classification of computer architectures based on the number of instruction and data streams they can process simultaneously.
Explanation
Flynn's taxonomy refers to a classification of computer architectures based on the number of instruction and data streams they can process simultaneously.