Multiple choice

RISC architecture has processing speed ________________.

  1. faster than CISC

  2. same as CISC

  3. slower than CISC

  4. cannot compare the two technologies

  5. none of the above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Micro programs slow down the processing speed due to overheads attached with accessing them compared to direct hardware execution as done in CISC.