Quiz on Hardware and Virtual Machines

What does RISC stand for?

• Rapid Instruction Set Computer

• Revised Instruction Set Computer

• Random Instruction Set Computer

• Reduced Instruction Set Computer

Which of the following is a characteristic of CISC processors?

• Has a large instruction set

• Uses many registers

• Uses fixed-length instructions

• Requires less complex circuits

What is pipelining primarily used for in RISC architectures?

• To increase the number of registers

• To improve computer performance

• To simplify instruction sets

• To reduce the instruction set size

Which architecture allows multiple processors to execute the same instruction on different data?

• SISD

• MIMD

• SIMD

• MISD

What is the main advantage of using a virtual machine?

• Increased hardware costs

• Ability to run multiple operating systems

• Limited software compatibility

• Slower execution times

Which of the following is NOT a type of processor architecture?

• SIMD

• SISD

• RIMD

• MIMD

What is the role of a hypervisor?

• To store data

• To execute instructions

• To manage hardware resources

• To compile software

Which type of control unit is commonly used in RISC architectures?

• Microcoded Control Unit

• Hardwired Control Unit

• Dynamic Control Unit

• Programmable Control Unit

What is a key disadvantage of virtual machines?

• They provide better security

• They can emulate different architectures

• They are less efficient than real machines

• They can run multiple operating systems

Which of the following best describes MIMD architecture?

• Single instruction on multiple data

• Multiple instructions on multiple data

• Single instruction on single data

• Multiple instructions on single data