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In the context of microprocessors, what does the 'C' stand for in the acronym IPC?
In the context of microprocessors, what does the 'C' stand for in the acronym IPC?
- Cache
- Compute
- Cycle (correct)
- Core
Which component is NOT typically considered part of a computer's system bus?
Which component is NOT typically considered part of a computer's system bus?
- Data Bus
- Serial Bus (correct)
- Address Bus
- Control Bus
Which of the following computer programs is specifically designed for synthetic benchmarking of a computer system?
Which of the following computer programs is specifically designed for synthetic benchmarking of a computer system?
- Microsoft Excel
- Whetstone (correct)
- Blender
- 7-zip
What serves as the primary interface for users to interact with a computer system?
What serves as the primary interface for users to interact with a computer system?
Which processor specification is generally considered to have the least direct impact on the processor's overall computing performance, assuming other factors are constant?
Which processor specification is generally considered to have the least direct impact on the processor's overall computing performance, assuming other factors are constant?
Which processor holds the distinction of being the world's first microprocessor on a single chip?
Which processor holds the distinction of being the world's first microprocessor on a single chip?
In the context of processor technology, what does the 'E' stand for in the acronym EISC?
In the context of processor technology, what does the 'E' stand for in the acronym EISC?
Approximately how many transistors were integrated into the Intel 4004 microprocessor?
Approximately how many transistors were integrated into the Intel 4004 microprocessor?
Which AMD processor brand is typically associated with their entry-level market segment?
Which AMD processor brand is typically associated with their entry-level market segment?
In the acronym SOC, commonly used to describe a type of computing unit, what does 'C' stand for?
In the acronym SOC, commonly used to describe a type of computing unit, what does 'C' stand for?
Which of the following is the LEAST essential component for a functional computer system?
Which of the following is the LEAST essential component for a functional computer system?
Which of the following operating systems is most prevalent on modern mobile phones?
Which of the following operating systems is most prevalent on modern mobile phones?
In the context of microprocessor architecture, what does the 'S' stand for in the acronym SPARC?
In the context of microprocessor architecture, what does the 'S' stand for in the acronym SPARC?
What is the term used to describe the process of evaluating the performance speed of a computing unit?
What is the term used to describe the process of evaluating the performance speed of a computing unit?
Which of the following devices does NOT fundamentally operate as a computer?
Which of the following devices does NOT fundamentally operate as a computer?
Which of the following processor types is most suitable for applications involving voice recognition or speech synthesis?
Which of the following processor types is most suitable for applications involving voice recognition or speech synthesis?
Flashcards
System Bus
System Bus
A pathway for communication within a computer system.
User Interface
User Interface
A means for the computer to interact with users, like ports.
Intel 4004
Intel 4004
The world’s first single-chip microprocessor.
Ryzen 3
Ryzen 3
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Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi Router
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CPU
CPU
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking
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GPU
GPU
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IPC Meaning
IPC Meaning
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Synthetic Benchmark
Synthetic Benchmark
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Processor Packaging
Processor Packaging
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EISC Meaning
EISC Meaning
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SOC Meaning
SOC Meaning
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AMD Stands For
AMD Stands For
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ARM Meaning
ARM Meaning
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RISC
RISC
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Study Notes
- Quiz #1 covers the introduction to microprocessors.
Computer System Components
- A serial bus is not a component of the computer system bus.
- Ports serve as an interface for communication with users.
- The world's first microprocessor in a single semiconductor chip was the Intel 4004.
- The Intel 4004 contains 2,300 transistors.
- AMD markets its entry-level microprocessor under the Ryzen 3 brand.
- A GPU is not an essential part of a computer system
Microprocessor Terminology
- In the context of microprocessors, the "C" in IPC stands for Cycle.
- Whetstone is a computer program used for synthetic benchmarking.
- Benchmarking determines the processing speed of a computing unit.
- A higher clock frequency does not guarantee better processor performance if architectures are dissimilar.
- A modern desktop CPU belongs to the enthusiast segment.
- GPUs are mainly used to efficiently process images or 3D animation.
- A Wi-Fi Router is not, in essence, a computer.
- CPUs are specifically designed to process and manipulate data in binary form.
- The Intel Core i5 processor is geared towards the mainstream desktop market.
- A headphone is not an input device or input peripheral.
- Packaging is the processor specification with the least effect on computing performance.
- The "E" in EISC stands for Extendable.
- The "C" in SOC stands for Chip.
- Android is the operating system used by the majority of modern mobile phones.
- AMD stands for Advanced Micro Devices.
- The "M" in ARM stands for Machine.
- The x86 processor microarchitecture is natively compatible with the Microsoft Windows Operating System
- The ARM processor microarchitecture is typically used by mobile devices and smartphones.
- A program is a set of sequential instructions that a microprocessor will execute.
- The "S" in SPARC stands for Scalable.
- The "P" in TDP stands for Power.
- RISC is a classification of microprocessors based on its instruction set.
- The Intel 4004 microprocessor was manufactured using 10-µm technology.
- DSPs are suitable for voice recognition or voice synthesis.
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