engineering computer science MCQ #209

What is the main difference between a RISC and CISC CPU?

engineering computer science MCQ #209

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the main difference between a RISC and CISC CPU?

    • A) RISC has more instructions than CISC
    • B) RISC has simpler instructions than CISC
    • C) RISC has a larger cache than CISC
    • D) RISC has a faster clock speed than CISC

    Answer: RISC has simpler instructions than CISC

    Explanation: RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) CPUs have simpler instructions that can be executed quickly, whereas CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) CPUs have more complex instructions that may take longer to execute.