Speculative execution can lead to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Speculative execution can lead to:
A. Always secure processing
B. No side effects
C. Security vulnerabilities like Spectre
D. Reduced performance
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It requires mitigations for information leaks.

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Practice More CPU (Central Processing Unit) Questions

Question #1
The ring interconnect is used in:
A. Intel CPUs for core communication
B. Memory access only
C. Power delivery
D. External I/O

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Provides high bandwidth between cores.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Question #2
Which is a key metric for laptop CPUs?
A. Performance per watt and thermal envelope
B. Core count irrelevant
C. Maximum TDP only
D. Size of packaging

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Balances performance and battery life.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Question #3
The reorder buffer enables:
A. No speculation
B. Reduced registers
C. In-order execution only
D. In-order commit with out-of-order execution

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It maintains program order.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)