If You Want to Design a CPU That Will Run

question 30

Multiple Choice

If you want to design a CPU that will run on general-purpose hardware,which type of CPU should you design?

• A) CISC
• B) single-threaded
• C) multicore
• D) RISC

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to products or job orders based on a certain activity base.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated within a specific period, often used for allocating machine costs to products.

Direct Labor-Hours

Total labor hours of workers directly engaged in the production line.

Forming

A manufacturing process that involves shaping material into a specific configuration.