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What are the main components of a computer system as presented in the top-down view?
What are the main components of a computer system as presented in the top-down view?
- Monitor, motherboard, CPU, RAM
- CPU, main memory, I/O, system interconnection (correct)
- RAM, GPU, keyboard, mouse
- Printer, scanner, speakers, webcam
How do coprocessors differ from the CPU in a computer system?
How do coprocessors differ from the CPU in a computer system?
- Coprocessors focus on memory management while the CPU controls system interconnection.
- Coprocessors determine clock speeds while the CPU enhances memory efficiency.
- Coprocessors handle specialized tasks while the CPU executes program instructions. (correct)
- Coprocessors interpret instructions while the CPU handles data processing.
How do multi-core processors improve performance compared to single-core processors?
How do multi-core processors improve performance compared to single-core processors?
- By executing tasks concurrently (correct)
- By reducing clock speeds
- By increasing memory access time
- By limiting system interconnection
Which of the following best describes a core in a multicore processor?
Which of the following best describes a core in a multicore processor?
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What key elements are found on the motherboard with two Intel Quad-Core Xeon processors showcased?
What key elements are found on the motherboard with two Intel Quad-Core Xeon processors showcased?
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Which component facilitates direct memory access operations in the computer system?
Which component facilitates direct memory access operations in the computer system?
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