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⚠️ Test Running in Guest Mode

Important: Your final mark will not be saved.

1. The CPU Categorise

Target Level

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 1

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

To which type of processor does each of these characteristics belong?

RISC

CISC

Single-cycle instructions

Instructions follow a fixed format

Limited modes of addressing

Programs contain fewer lines

Uses fewer registers

Many instructions to choose from

Fixed-length instructions

Complex addressing modes

Heavy use of pipelining

Emphasis placed on hardware

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 1 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark

70%