CPU Design and Operation Quiz

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Which of the following is the primary function of the CPU?

  • Execute (correct)
  • Store
  • Fetch
  • Encode

What are the two main components of the CPU?

  • Cache memory and SSD storage
  • The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit (correct)
  • The control unit and the front side bus
  • The arithmetic logic unit and the front side bus

Which component of the computer is responsible for controlling the flow of instructions and data within the CPU?

  • CPU (correct)
  • Clock
  • Cache
  • Front side bus

What is the term used to describe the process of running a CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends?

<p>Overclocking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the different levels of cache memory in a CPU?

<p>The processor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which CPU feature enables a new set of instructions to start before the previous set is finished?

<p>Hyperthreading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hard drive's seek time?

<p>The time it takes to locate and retrieve stored data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is part of the Windows memory management system?

<p>SuperFetch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory holds the critical startup instructions for a computer?

<p>ROM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law predicts the doubling of transistors in a CPU every two years?

<p>Moore's Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the CPU located on a computer?

<p>Motherboard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component of a CPU determines its processing power?

<p>Clock speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about video cards having their own RAM storage is correct?

<p>Video cards have their own dedicated RAM storage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for using multiple monitors in terms of video cards?

<p>Multiple monitors require multiple video cards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is 3D sound the same as surround sound?

<p>3D sound and surround sound represent distinct audio technologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker configuration required for Dolby Digital 7.1?

<p>Eight speakers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does RAID 0 automatically create data duplicates on identical drives?

<p>No, RAID 0 does not involve data duplication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does checking the CPU usage figure help in understanding processor performance?

<p>It shows how hard the processor is working (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of program do computer manufacturers offer to reduce electronic waste?

<p>Recycling programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component sets the pace for the computer's operations?

<p>Clock cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the CPU usage graph represent?

<p>The CPU's usage for the past minute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what CPU usage level is a faster CPU recommended for better performance?

<p>90% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory is GDDR5?

<p>Video memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process described as 'parallel processing'?

<p>A network of computers working on the same problem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of drive is an SSHD drive a combination of?

<p>Hybrid Drive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the system clock act as in a computer?

<p>Metronome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of seek time in a hard drive?

<p>Time for the read/write head to move to the correct track (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to concentric circles on a hard drive?

<p>Tracks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RAM stand for in computer terminologies?

<p>Random Access Memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hyperthreading in a processor?

<p>Simultaneous execution of more than one instruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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