CPU Instruction Sets

What is the purpose of the instruction set in a CPU?

• To store data in memory
• To execute calculations
• To control input and output devices
• To manage the operating system

What is the role of the execution unit in a computer?

• To store data in memory
• To execute instructions
• To control input and output devices
• To manage the operating system

How many registers are available in the given computer's execution unit?

• 4
• 6
• 8
• 10

Where is the first number for the calculation stored?

• Memory location 0000
• Memory location 0001
• Register R000
• Register R001

What is the purpose of mnemonics in an instruction set?

• To represent binary machine code
• To make instructions easier for humans to understand
• To execute calculations
• To control input and output devices

Which type of architecture is mainly found in desktop computers and laptops?

• CISC
• RISC
• SISK
• MIPS

Which architecture is popular in low power and portable devices?

• CISC
• RISC
• SISK
• MIPS

What percentage of all processors in use today are based on RISC architecture?

• Less than 50%
• Around 70%
• Around 90%
• More than 95%

What type of processors are Intel's x86 processors based on?

• CISC
• RISC
• SISK
• MIPS

What type of processors are ARM processors based on?

• CISC
• RISC
• SISK
• MIPS