CISC vs RISC Quiz

What does CISC stand for?

• Complex Instruction Set Computer

• Comprehensive Instruction Set Computer

• Computer Instruction Set Compiler

• Compact Instruction Set Computer

Which type of processor is typically used in laptops and desktops?

• RISC

• SISC

• MISC

• CISC

What is a characteristic of RISC processors?

• Has more general purpose registers

• Takes one clock cycle per instruction

• Has more transistors

• Takes multiple clock cycles per instruction

Which processor type is more suited to pipelining?

• SISC

• CISC

• RISC

• MISC

What is a drawback of CISC processors?

• Costs less to manufacture

• Requires less power

• Takes up more space in memory

• Requires more power

Which processor type is typically used in smartphones and tablets?

• MISC

• RISC

• CISC

• SISC

What is a benefit of RISC processors?

• Requires more power

• Takes up less space in memory

• Costs more to manufacture

• Requires less power

Which processor type has more general purpose registers?

• MISC

• RISC

• SISC

• CISC

What is a feature of CISC processors?

• Compilers are more complicated

• Has more addressing modes

• Takes one clock cycle per instruction

• Has fewer transistors

Which processor type takes up less space in memory?

• SISC

• RISC

• CISC

• MISC