CPU Features and BIOS Versions
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What is a characteristic of a fanless cooling system?

  • It uses a liquid coolant (correct)
  • It has a high-power component
  • It is noisy during operation
  • It has a high thermal measurement

    • What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computing system?

  • To reduce the thermal energy of a component (correct)
  • To increase the noise level of a system
  • To reduce the size of a component
  • To increase the power consumption of a component

    • What should you do before installing new hardware?

  • Install the driver first
  • Check the documentation for the correct installation procedure (correct)
  • Uninstall the previous driver
  • Check the internet for the latest version of the driver

    • What is the purpose of a driver installation?

    <p>To allow the hardware to function properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common application of a specialized function in a computing system?

    <p>Video servers and media servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a barcode/QR code reader in a scanner?

    <p>To read codes and transmit data to a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of a virtual reality headset?

    <p>It determines what you see</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) in a scanner?

    <p>To scan multiple documents quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a webcam?

    <p>To capture video</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a digital projector?

    <p>To display video</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a signature pad?

    <p>To capture a digital signature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Level 1 cache?

    <p>To hold data, instructions, and/or results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of having multiple BIOS versions on a motherboard?

    <p>Ability to easily switch between different versions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of thermal paste in a CPU cooling system?

    <p>To create a good contact between the chip and the heat sink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)?

    <p>15% to 30% performance improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between On-die GPUs and separate graphics adapters?

    <p>Separate adapters are more powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a heat sink in a CPU cooling system?

    <p>To dissipate heat through thermal conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of overclocking a CPU?

    <p>Increased clock speed for better performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a fan in a CPU cooling system?

    <p>To pull cool air through the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the System Agent in a CPU architecture?

    <p>To manage memory and I/O operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when choosing a fan for a CPU cooling system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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