Chip Transistors, Quantum & Semiconductor Advancements

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the number of transistors on a chip and Moore's Law?

Moore's Law is unrelated to the number of transistors on a chip.
Moore's Law describes a linear increase in the number of transistors every year.
Moore's Law states the number of transistors doubles every year, leading to exponential growth.
Moore's Law suggests the number of transistors doubles approximately every two years, indicating exponential growth. (correct)

The primary advantage of quantum computing over classical computing lies solely in its ability to execute algorithms faster, regardless of problem type.

False (B)

Explain how improvements in semiconductor materials contribute to the ongoing development of more efficient and powerful computer chips.

Improvements in semiconductor materials lead to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient transistors, enabling denser chip designs and enhanced performance.

The phenomenon where reducing the size of transistors eventually leads to a point where quantum effects interfere with their operation is known as the ______ barrier.

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Match each storage technology with its primary characteristic:

Solid State Drive (SSD) = Fast access speeds and no moving parts Hard Disk Drive (HDD) = Mechanical storage with spinning platters Cloud Storage = Remote data storage accessed over the internet RAM = Volatile memory for active data Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?

Volatile memory loses data when power is removed, while non-volatile memory retains data. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Parallel processing involves executing instructions sequentially, one after the other, to optimize performance.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Describe the potential benefits of using neuromorphic computing compared to traditional von Neumann architecture for tasks like image recognition or pattern analysis.

Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the human brain, can potentially offer greater energy efficiency and speed for tasks like pattern recognition due to its parallel and distributed processing capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

The von Neumann architecture is characterized by a separation of the ______ and data, which can sometimes lead to performance bottlenecks.

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'edge computing'?

Distributing data processing closer to the data source, reducing latency and bandwidth usage. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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