Understanding CISC and RISC Architectures

What is an instruction set in the context of computer architecture?

• A set of software applications

• A set of machine code instructions that a CPU can execute

• A collection of hardware components

• A type of computer memory

What does CISC stand for in computer architecture?

• Complex Instruction Set Computer

• Central Instruction Set Computer

• Comprehensive Instruction Set Computer

• Compact Instruction Set Computer

What does RISC stand for in computer architecture?

• Reduced Instruction Set Computer

• Rapid Instruction Set Computer

• Reliable Instruction Set Computer

• Random Instruction Set Computer

Which of the following is a characteristic of RISC architecture?

• Large number of complex instructions

• Simple instructions that execute in a single clock cycle

• High power consumption

• Complex addressing modes

Which of the following is a characteristic of CISC architecture?

• Simple instructions

• Instructions that execute in a single clock cycle

• Complex instructions that can perform multiple operations

• Low power consumption

In the context of the provided storage design, what is the purpose of the execution unit?

• To store data permanently

• To carry out calculations

• To manage input and output devices

• To provide network connectivity

How many registers are available in the execution unit as described in the prompt?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

What is the binary address range of the main memory locations in the described storage design?

• 0000 to 1001

• 0000 to 1111

• 0001 to 1010

• 0000 to 1010

Which type of instruction set is typically associated with a larger number of instructions?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both have the same number

• Neither, as instruction sets do not vary in size

Which type of instruction set is generally designed to execute instructions faster by using simpler instructions?

• RISC

• CISC

• Both are equally fast

• Neither, as speed is not related to instruction complexity