engineering computer science MCQ #35

engineering computer science MCQ #35

1. Question 1

   Q1. What is the purpose of the 'branch predictor' in a processor?

   • A) To predict the outcome of a branch instruction
   • B) To predict the target address of a branch instruction
   • C) To predict the instruction fetch sequence
   • D) To predict the data access pattern

   Answer: To predict the outcome of a branch instruction

   Explanation: The branch predictor predicts the outcome of a branch instruction (taken or not taken), allowing the processor to speculatively fetch instructions and improve overall performance.