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?

To allow the hardware to function properly Signup and view all the answers

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

Video servers and media servers Signup and view all the answers

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

To read codes and transmit data to a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of a virtual reality headset?

It determines what you see Signup and view all the answers

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

To scan multiple documents quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a webcam?

To capture video Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a digital projector?

To display video Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a signature pad?

To capture a digital signature Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Level 1 cache?

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

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

Ability to easily switch between different versions Signup and view all the answers

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

To create a good contact between the chip and the heat sink Signup and view all the answers

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

15% to 30% performance improvement Signup and view all the answers

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

Separate adapters are more powerful Signup and view all the answers

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

To dissipate heat through thermal conduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of overclocking a CPU?

Increased clock speed for better performance Signup and view all the answers

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