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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