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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?

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?

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?

A GPU specializes in handling graphics processing tasks, while a CPU is more versatile (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?

Facilitates communication between the computer and a network (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) and what are its benefits?

A method of combining multiple disk drives for data protection and increased performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does multi-core processing improve system performance?

By allowing multiple tasks to be processed simultaneously (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM)?

SRAM is faster but more expensive than DRAM (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Moore's Law in the context of computer hardware?

It states that computer performance doubles every two years (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a register and a cache in terms of CPU architecture?

Registers store intermediate results, while cache stores frequently accessed data (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does virtualization improve resource utilization in computer systems?

By allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CMOS sensor in a digital camera connected to a computer?

To capture light and convert it into digital signals (A) Signup and view all the answers

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