What Is a Complex Instruction Set Computer Chip

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Multiple Choice

What is a complex instruction set computer chip?

• A)The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
• B)Equipment that interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
• C)A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
• D)Equipment that performs all arithmetic operations (e.g., addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers) This is the definition of CISC.

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Definitions:

Enzymatic Digestion

The breakdown of food by enzymes into molecules small enough for the body to absorb.

Saliva

A watery secretion in the mouths of animals, produced by the salivary glands, which aids in digestion and oral hygiene.

Propulsive Movements

Bodily movements that drive or push something forward, typically referring to the contractions in the digestive tract moving food along.

Peristalsis

Rhythmic waves of muscular contraction and relaxation in the walls of hollow tubular organs, such as the ureter or parts of the digestive tract, that serve to move the contents through the tube.