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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 explore 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 stands for {{blank0}} Instruction Set Computing and is known for executing {{blank1}} instructions.

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Which of the following is a key advantage of RISC architecture?

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Which of the following are benefits of CISC architecture? (Select all that apply)

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RISC processors are typically used in {{blank0}} devices such as {{blank1}}.

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If a RISC processor executes 10 million instructions per second, and each instruction takes 1 cycle, what is the clock speed?

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Which type of processor is generally more energy efficient?

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