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The architecture of a CPU may consist of a universal register, a singular accumulator, or a stack. Each has benefits and drawbacks. Your response could be correct or incorrect.

Systems Architecture

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305080195

Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter6: System Integration And Performance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33VE

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