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What does Moore's Law refer to?
When the binary code is retrieved from RAM and moved to the CPU, what is this stage known as?
fetch
What type of memory is RAM?
What is a good way to assess your CPU usage?
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_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system.
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What is a special processing chip found on video cards?
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If you want to use your computer for recording your band, what would benefit you most?
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Before donating your Windows computer, what should you perform?
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Data can be retrieved fastest from where?
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Why does Windows create 'restore points'?
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Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.
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Conventional hard drives are preferable to SSD drives because they transfer data more quickly.
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In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Reset.
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There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers.
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Moore's Law describes the pace at which RAM modules improve.
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Study Notes
Moore's Law
- Describes the pace at which CPUs improve in performance over time.
CPU Operation
- Fetch Stage: The process of retrieving binary code from RAM and moving it to the CPU.
RAM Characteristics
- Recognized as volatile memory, meaning it loses data when powered off.
Monitoring CPU Usage
- Use the Performance tab in Task Manager to assess CPU usage effectively.
RAID System
- Stands for a set of strategies that utilize multiple drives in a single system for data redundancy and performance.
GPU
- A special processing chip located on video cards, crucial for rendering graphics.
Music Recording Setup
- A MIDI interface is beneficial for musicians recording audio on computers.
Windows Preparation for Donation
- Conduct a Windows Reset to clear personal data and prepare the system for a new user.
Data Retrieval Speed
- Data retrieval occurs most rapidly from CPU registers, the smallest storage locations within the processor.
System Restore Functionality
- Windows creates "restore points" to revert the system to a previous state before software installation.
Value of Desktop Systems
- Generally, desktop systems offer better value for performance compared to lighter, mobile computers.
Hard Drive Comparison
- Conventional hard drives do not transfer data more quickly than SSD drives; SSDs are typically faster.
System Restore vs. Reset
- It is advisable to attempt a System Restore before performing a Windows Reset to resolve reliability issues.
RAM Limitations
- There is a maximum limit to the amount of RAM that can be added to modern computers, contrary to popular belief.
Correction on Moore's Law Application
- Moore's Law does not apply to the improvement of RAM modules, but rather to CPUs.
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Test your understanding of key concepts from Chapter 6 of CIS 105, focusing on computer architecture and CPU performance. This quiz covers topics like Moore's Law, RAM characteristics, and CPU usage monitoring. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge before exams.
