1′ Explain What branch Prediction is and how it can improve performance on a typical computer system.
Be specific.

2. Explain the structure and use of the execution stack in an 8ox86 computer. How is this a security risk?
3. Explain how three programs (on the same computer) can use the same memory location at the samg
time, without causing a conflict among them.
4. Does pipelining work better on a RISC or CISC computer? Justify your answer.
5. An S-R flip-flop is an example of a sequential circuit. Another type, not discussed in the book, is a JB‘
flip-flop. Using these two as examples, explain a) What a sequential Circuit 18, b) how they are use?
and c) the significant differences in design and use between these two Circuits