C. Malicious software (aka malware).
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Answer:
Refer below.
Explanation:
Because we are inserting commands to beq, we will need an execution of the ALU, and then a register write. This result in and increase cycle time of the PC relative branch:
440+90=530ps.
As it is the longest time to execute, so its a critical path
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