Which mitigates Meltdown vulnerability? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which mitigates Meltdown vulnerability?
A. More ALUs
B. Kernel page table isolation and hardware fixes
C. Cache increase
D. Higher clock
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Separation of user and kernel memory.

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RISC-V is an example of:
A. Proprietary CISC design
B. Graphics processor
C. Memory controller
D. Open-source Instruction Set Architecture

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It is a royalty-free RISC ISA.

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The Control Unit can be implemented as:
A. Hardwired or microprogrammed
B. Hardwired only
C. Software only
D. ALU based

Correct Answer: Option A


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Both designs are used depending on flexibility needs.

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Which register holds the current instruction's operands address?
A. Memory Address Register
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C. Instruction Register
D. Status Register

Correct Answer: Option A


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