Branch Prediction

question 14

Essay

Branch Prediction. Consider the following sequence of actual outcomes for a single static branch. T means the branch is taken. N means the branch is not taken. For this question, assume that this is the only branch in the program.
(c) What is a return-address-stack? When is a return address stack updated?

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Definitions:

Distribution Network

The linked network of warehouses and logistical systems that transport products from manufacturers to buyers.

Manufacturer Storage

The practice of holding inventory at the manufacturer’s location until it is needed for distribution or sale.

End Customer

The end customer is the final recipient or user of a product or service, typically who purchases or benefits directly from the goods or services.

Last Mile Delivery

The final step of the delivery process where goods are transported from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination, typically a personal residence.