The CPU Flashcards
1
Q
What does RISC stand for
A
Reduced Instruction Set Computer
2
Q
What does CISC stand for
A
Complex Instruction Set Computer
3
Q
Where are CISC processors used?
A
Desktop PCs, laptops
4
Q
Where are RISC processors used?
A
Smartphones and tablets
5
Q
Are RISC or CISC processors more complex and expensive to design?
A
CISC
6
Q
Which type of processor runs cooler and uses less electricity
A
RISC
7
Q
Which type of processor is generally larger RISC or CISC?
A
CISC
