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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 CPUs and the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle, 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 processors? (Select all that apply)

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RISC processors are designed for {{blank0}} instruction sets, while CISC processors use {{blank1}} instruction sets.

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Which processor type typically requires fewer clock cycles per instruction?

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If a RISC processor executes 5 instructions per second, how many instructions will it execute in 10 seconds?

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Which of the following statements about CISC processors are correct? (Select all that apply)

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Which of the following is a drawback of RISC processors?

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RISC processors focus on {{blank0}} instructions, while CISC processors focus on reducing {{blank1}}.

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