1.1.2 Types Of Processor

Question 1

What is Parallel Processing?

Answer 1

The simultaneous processing of data.

Question 2

What is a GPU?

Answer 2

A specialized co-processor originally designed to perform the calculations associated with graphics.

Question 3

What is Distributed Computing?

Answer 3

The method of making multiple computers work together across a network to solve a common problem.

Question 4

What do CISC and RISC stand for?

Answer 4

Complex/Reduced Instruction Set Computer.

Question 5

Hardware/Software difference between CISC and RISC?

Answer 5

CISC has more complex software, but simpler hardware.

Question 6

What is RISC?

Answer 6

A type of microprocessor architecture that utilizes a small, highly-optimized set of instructions.

Question 7

Differences between CISC and RISC?

Answer 7

CISC is more complex, multiple cycles per instructions, larger physically, less pipelining and use more energy. Used in laptops etc.
RISC is the opposite.