10 Questions
All modern CPUs run at some multiple of the system clock speed.
True
In early computers, the CPU ran at a different speed than the bus.
False
Technicians no longer need to set jumpers or DIP switches on motherboards to configure the multiplier.
True
64-bit processing involves a decrease in EDB and address-bus size.
False
Figure 4.22 from the text displays the clock speed, multiplier, and bus speed of a Core i7 processor.
True
What does lower RAM latency indicate?
Faster response time
Why is it important to match RAM with the motherboard in terms of timing adjustments?
To ensure compatibility and optimal performance
What is the purpose of parity RAM in a computer?
To detect errors in data transmission
In what form do RAM variations come in, in terms of sides?
Single-sided and double-sided
What type of RAM may some motherboards be unable to use?
Double-sided RAM
Test your knowledge of machine language, processor instructions, and registers with this quiz. Learn about the instruction set for a processor and how to interact with registers like the DX register.
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