What Needs to Be Stored in a Branch Target Buffer

question 23

Essay

What needs to be stored in a branch target buffer in order to eliminate the branch penalty for an unconditional branch?
(a) Address of branch target
(b) Address of branch target and branch prediction
(c) Instruction at branch target.

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Definitions:

Collection Policy

Guidelines and procedures set by a company to manage and collect accounts receivable, or the money owed by customers.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity available to run its operations.

Compensating Balances

A minimum account balance that a company agrees to maintain in a bank account to offset the cost of banking services provided.

Transactions Balance

The amount of money held to conduct transactions in the short term, usually reflecting the liquidity needs of an individual or a company.