21 Questions
What is a characteristic of a fanless cooling system?
It uses a liquid coolant
What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computing system?
To reduce the thermal energy of a component
What should you do before installing new hardware?
Check the documentation for the correct installation procedure
What is the purpose of a driver installation?
To allow the hardware to function properly
What is a common application of a specialized function in a computing system?
Video servers and media servers
What is the primary function of a barcode/QR code reader in a scanner?
To read codes and transmit data to a computer
What is a unique feature of a virtual reality headset?
It determines what you see
What is the purpose of an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) in a scanner?
To scan multiple documents quickly
What is the primary function of a webcam?
To capture video
What is the primary function of a digital projector?
To display video
What is the primary function of a signature pad?
To capture a digital signature
What is the primary function of a Level 1 cache?
To hold data, instructions, and/or results
What is the main advantage of having multiple BIOS versions on a motherboard?
Ability to easily switch between different versions
What is the purpose of thermal paste in a CPU cooling system?
To create a good contact between the chip and the heat sink
What is the primary benefit of Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT)?
15% to 30% performance improvement
What is the main difference between On-die GPUs and separate graphics adapters?
Separate adapters are more powerful
What is the purpose of a heat sink in a CPU cooling system?
To dissipate heat through thermal conduction
What is the main benefit of overclocking a CPU?
Increased clock speed for better performance
What is the primary function of a fan in a CPU cooling system?
To pull cool air through the case
What is the purpose of the System Agent in a CPU architecture?
To manage memory and I/O operations
What is the main consideration when choosing a fan for a CPU cooling system?
All of the above
This quiz covers the features of modern motherboards, including multiple BIOS versions and the ability to upgrade from a USB flash drive. It also explores CPU features, such as processor cores, dual-core, quad-core, and multi-core processors. Test your knowledge of computer hardware with this quiz!
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