In latest generation computers, the instructions are executed___________?
Correct answer: C. Both sequentially and parallel
- A. Parallel only
- B. Sequentially only
- C. Both sequentially and parallel
- D. All of above
Explanation
Modern processors use sequential execution for ordered instructions and parallel execution through multiple cores, pipelines and other techniques. Therefore, both modes are used, not either one exclusively.
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