1.1.2- CISC and RISC

Question 1

Advantage of RISC

Answer 1

Cheaper
Programmes run faster due to simpler instructions

Question 2

Features of RISC

Answer 2

Instructions are a fixed length
Can use pipelining
Used in embedded systems (smartphones, tablets)
Uses more RAM
Used in everyday devices

Question 3

RISC

Answer 3

Reduced instruction set computer

Aims to use simplistic instructions that will be executed within a single clock cycle

Question 4

CISC

Answer 4

complex instruction set computer

General purpose register used in laptops and desktops

Aims to complete tasks in as few lines of assembly as possible

Question 5

Features of CISC

Answer 5

Large instruction set
Instructions built into hardware
Used in embedded systems and microprocessors

Question 6

Benefit of RISC

Answer 6

pipelining possible because each instruction takes one clock cycle