Which architecture is dominant in personal computers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which architecture is dominant in personal computers?
A. PowerPC exclusively
B. x86 / x86-64
C. Only ARM
D. MIPS only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Used by Intel and AMD for PCs.

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The front-end pipeline bottleneck often involves:
A. Retirement stage
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C. Execution units
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Correct Answer: Option B


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