Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RISC architecture ?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RISC architecture ?
- A.
Simple instruction set
- B.
Hardwired control unit
- C.
Complex addressing modes
- D.
Load-store architecture
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Correct answer: C
RISC architecture is defined by simple instruction sets, hardwired control units, and a load-store model. Complex addressing modes are characteristic of CISC architectures, not RISC.