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What was the name of the first microprocessor introduced by Intel?
What was the name of the first microprocessor introduced by Intel?
- Intel 4004 (correct)
- Intel 8008
- Intel 8086
- Intel 8080
Which factor has primarily fueled the significant performance improvements in microprocessors over the years?
Which factor has primarily fueled the significant performance improvements in microprocessors over the years?
- Reduction in physical size of processors
- Increase in clock speed only
- Advances in manufacturing process and innovations in processor architecture (correct)
- Decrease in power consumption only
How many transistors did the Intel 4004, the first microprocessor, contain?
How many transistors did the Intel 4004, the first microprocessor, contain?
- 2,300 (correct)
- 3,000
- 1,500
- 4,500
What has limited the complexity of an integrated circuit such as a microprocessor?
What has limited the complexity of an integrated circuit such as a microprocessor?
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In what year was the Intel 4004, the first microprocessor, introduced?
In what year was the Intel 4004, the first microprocessor, introduced?
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What is a key characteristic of a microprocessor?
What is a key characteristic of a microprocessor?
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What has enabled the manufacture of more complex and powerful microchips over time?
What has enabled the manufacture of more complex and powerful microchips over time?
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Over two decades, what has been the cumulative growth rate estimated for microprocessor performance improvements?
Over two decades, what has been the cumulative growth rate estimated for microprocessor performance improvements?
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