Question

    What is branch prediction used for in instruction pipelining?

    A To prevent the pipeline from executing branch instructions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To predict the outcome of conditional branch instructions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To optimize the write-back stage of the pipeline Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To eliminate all pipeline hazards Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To predict the outcome of conditional branch instructions

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