engineering computer science MCQ #92

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

engineering computer science MCQ #92

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: RISC has simpler instructions than CISC

    Explanation: RISC processors have simpler instructions that can be executed in a single clock cycle, whereas CISC processors have more complex instructions that may require multiple clock cycles.