1.1.2 Types of processor

What does CISC stand for?

• Complex Integrated System Circuit

• Complex Instruction Set Computing

• Central Information Storage Core

• Common Instruction Set Code

What does RISC stand for?

• Reduced Integrated System Circuit

• Reduced Instruction Set Computing

• Random Information Storage Core

• Real Instruction Set Code

Which type of processor typically uses a larger number of complex instructions?

• RISC

• CISC

• GPU

• Multicore

Which type of processor typically uses a smaller number of simpler instructions?

• CISC

• RISC

• GPU

• Parallel Systems

What is a common use for CISC processors?

• Embedded systems with low power consumption.

• General-purpose computers and servers.

• Graphics rendering.

• Highly parallel computations.

What is a common use for RISC processors?

• Complex scientific simulations.

• High-end gaming PCs.

• Mobile devices and embedded systems.

• Database servers.

Compared to RISC, CISC processors generally have:

• Fewer instructions and simpler addressing modes.

• More instructions and complex addressing modes.

• Lower power consumption.

• Higher clock speeds.

What does GPU stand for?

• General Processing Unit

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Global Performance Unit

• Guided Programming Unit

What is the primary purpose of a GPU?

• General-purpose computing.

• Graphics rendering and parallel processing.

• Data storage.

• Network communication.

Besides graphics rendering, what are GPUs also used for?

• Word processing.

• Scientific simulations and machine learning.

• Email communication.

• Web browsing.