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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define Hybrid Architecture.
💡 Hint: Think about the combination of two different instruction set philosophies.
Question 2
Easy
What does CISC stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of CISC and its characteristics.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does hybrid architecture in modern x86 processors primarily enable?
- Improved thermal management
- Backward compatibility with older software
- Higher clock speeds
💡 Hint: Think about what makes the x86 architecture special.
Question 2
True or False: In modern x86 processors, CISC instructions are executed directly without translation.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of the CISC-to-RISC translation layer.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a hypothetical hybrid architecture that utilizes a unique translation layer. Describe its workflow and potential advantages over traditional designs.
💡 Hint: Consider how breaking things into more pieces may affect processing speed.
Question 2
Discuss the security implications of speculative execution in hybrid architectures and propose strategies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
💡 Hint: What do you think makes speculative execution a risk?
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