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What does the term 'cache hit' refer to in computer systems?
What does the term 'cache hit' refer to in computer systems?
- When data is stored in the RAM
- When requested data is not found in the CPU cache
- When data is processed in the GPU
- When requested data is found in the CPU cache (correct)
How does pipelining improve CPU performance?
How does pipelining improve CPU performance?
- By increasing the clock speed of the CPU
- By allowing multiple instructions to be processed simultaneously (correct)
- By adding more cache memory to the CPU
- By reducing the number of CPU cores
What is the primary function of the Northbridge and Southbridge chipset on a motherboard?
What is the primary function of the Northbridge and Southbridge chipset on a motherboard?
- Providing power to the motherboard components
- Handling input/output operations for peripherals
- Regulating the system's clock speed
- Managing communication between the CPU and memory (correct)
How does a GPU differ from a CPU in terms of architecture and function?
How does a GPU differ from a CPU in terms of architecture and function?
What is the role of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?
What is the role of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?
What is RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) and what are its benefits?
What is RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) and what are its benefits?
How does multi-core processing improve system performance?
How does multi-core processing improve system performance?
What is the difference between a static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM)?
What is the difference between a static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM)?
What is the significance of Moore's Law in the context of computer hardware?
What is the significance of Moore's Law in the context of computer hardware?
What is the difference between a register and a cache in terms of CPU architecture?
What is the difference between a register and a cache in terms of CPU architecture?
How does virtualization improve resource utilization in computer systems?
How does virtualization improve resource utilization in computer systems?
What is the purpose of a CMOS sensor in a digital camera connected to a computer?
What is the purpose of a CMOS sensor in a digital camera connected to a computer?
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