CPU Instruction Sets Quiz

What is the primary function of a CPU instruction set?

• To store data permanently

• To provide graphical output

• To manage network connections

• To execute and recognize machine code instructions

In a generic computer model, where is the execution unit located?

• In the main memory

• In the CPU registers

• In the power supply

• In the storage design

How does a CPU execute a multiplication operation if the 'mult' command is unavailable?

• By using a series of simpler commands

• By skipping the operation

• By using a different CPU

• By converting it to addition

What are mnemonics in the context of CPU instruction sets?

• Graphical user interfaces

• Short letter codes representing low-level instructions

• High-level programming languages

• Data storage formats

What is the purpose of assembly code?

• To provide a high-level programming interface

• To simplify machine code for human understanding

• To encrypt data

• To manage hardware resources

Which architecture is more common in low-power devices?

• Neither CISC nor RISC

• CISC

• RISC

• Both CISC and RISC equally

What is a characteristic of CISC architecture?

• It is mainly used in portable devices

• It uses a large set of complex instructions

• It is only used in supercomputers

• It is not used in modern computing

Which company’s processors still use the CISC architecture?

• AMD

• ARM

• Qualcomm

• Intel

What is a benefit of RISC architecture?

• It is slower than CISC

• It is more expensive to produce

• It simplifies the instruction set

• It requires more power

What percentage of processors today are based on RISC architecture?

• Exactly 50%

• Over 90%

• About 70%

• Less than 50%