Understanding CISC and RISC Architectures

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What is an instruction set in the context of computer architecture?

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A set of machine code instructions that a CPU can execute

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What does CISC stand for in computer architecture?

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Complex Instruction Set Computer

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What does RISC stand for in computer architecture?

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Reduced Instruction Set Computer

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Which of the following is a characteristic of RISC architecture?

• Large number of complex instructions
• Simple instructions that execute in a single clock cycle
• High power consumption
• Complex addressing modes

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Simple instructions that execute in a single clock cycle

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Characteristic of CISC architecture? Options: Simple instructions, Instructions that execute in a single clock cycle, Complex instructions that can perform multiple operations, Low power consumption

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Complex instructions that can perform multiple operations

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What is the purpose of the execution unit in the provided storage design? Options: To store data permanently, To carry out calculations, To manage input and output devices, To provide network connectivity.

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To carry out calculations

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How many registers are available in the execution unit as described in the prompt? Options: Four, Six, Eight, Ten

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Six

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What is the binary address range of the main memory locations in the described storage design?

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0000 to 1001

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Which type of instruction set is typically associated with a larger number of instructions? Options: RISC, CISC, Both have the same number, Neither, as instruction sets do not vary in size

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CISC

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Which type of instruction set is generally designed to execute instructions faster by using simpler instructions? Options: RISC, CISC, Both are equally fast, Neither, as speed is not related to instruction complexity

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RISC