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Quiz: RISC vs. CISC Architecture

OCR H446 Computer Science Specification

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Building on what you've learned about the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle and CPU components, let's test your knowledge of RISC vs. CISC Architecture!

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What does RISC stand for?

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Which of the following are characteristics of RISC architecture? (Select all that apply)

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CISC architecture is designed to execute {{blank0}} instructions, whereas RISC focuses on {{blank1}} instructions.

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If a RISC processor executes 5 instructions per clock cycle, how many instructions are executed in 10 clock cycles?

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Which type of processor is better suited for complex mathematical operations?

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Which factors contribute to CPU performance in RISC architecture? (Select all that apply)

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RISC processors focus on using {{blank0}} instructions executed in {{blank1}} clock cycle.

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