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What is another name for the microprocessor in a computer?
What is another name for the microprocessor in a computer?
- Integrated Circuit (IC)
- Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
- Transistor Layer
- Arithmetic/Logic Unit (ALU)
What is the function of the ALU in a microprocessor?
What is the function of the ALU in a microprocessor?
- Make decisions based on user input
- Move data between different devices
- Store data and programs
- Make calculations (correct)
How is the speed of a microprocessor measured?
How is the speed of a microprocessor measured?
- Amount of cache memory
- Number of clock cycles per second (correct)
- Transistor density on the chip
- Number of USB ports
What is the significance of the term 'GHz' when referring to microprocessor speed?
What is the significance of the term 'GHz' when referring to microprocessor speed?
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Which company manufactures the Pentium processor, which is an example of a CPU?
Which company manufactures the Pentium processor, which is an example of a CPU?
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What is processing?
What is processing?
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In what way does a web browser process HTML instructions?
In what way does a web browser process HTML instructions?
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What is an example of processing involving calculations on data?
What is an example of processing involving calculations on data?
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How is a processor defined?
How is a processor defined?
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What does it mean when a processor is referred to as 'quad-core'?
What does it mean when a processor is referred to as 'quad-core'?
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