(a) Explain the concept of pipelining and its impact on CPU performance. (b) Compare and contrast between RISC and CISC architectures. (c) For the…
(a) Explain the concept of pipelining and its impact on CPU performance.
(b) Compare and contrast between RISC and CISC architectures.
(c) For the 8086 microprocessor, write the full name of the following registers: SP, BP, SI, DI, IP.
(d) Given a cache memory with a hit rate of 90% and main memory access time of 100ns, calculate the average memory access time, if the cache access time is 10ns.
From the BCS Technical Cadre (ICT) October 2025 – 49th BCS Written (Special) (BPSC) exam, question 100 of 106.
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