RISC vs CISC Architecture

What does RISC stand for?

• Reduced Instruction Set Computer

• Real-time Instruction Set Computer

• Random Instruction Set Computer

• Rapid Instruction Set Computer

What does CISC stand for?

• Complex Instruction Set Computer

• Compact Instruction Set Computer

• Computer Instruction Set Compiler

• Control Instruction Set Computer

Which architecture typically uses simpler and faster instructions?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both

• Neither

Which architecture is known for having a larger number of complex instructions?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both

• Neither

In which architecture are most instructions executed in a single clock cycle?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both

• Neither

Which architecture generally has a higher cycles per instruction (CPI)?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of RISC architecture?

• Large instruction set

• Many addressing modes

• Fixed instruction length

• Variable instruction length

Which architecture is likely to have instructions that can perform multiple low-level operations within a single instruction?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both

• Neither

In which architecture is pipelining more commonly used?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following is a benefit of using RISC architecture?

• Simplified compiler design

• More complex hardware design

• Higher power consumption

• Increased instruction complexity