Chapter 3 Review Flashcards
What do registers provide for the CPU?
The CPU uses registers for temporary storage of internal data
What function does the external data bus have in the PC?
The external data bus provides a channel for the flow of data and commands between the CPU and RAM
What is the function of the address bus in the PC?
The address bus enables the CPU and I communicate with the memory controller chip
Which of the following terms are measures of CPU speed?
The term megahertz ( MHz ) and gigahertz ( GHz ) describe how many million or billion cycles per second a CPU can run
Which CPU feature enables the microprocessor to support running multiple operating systems at the same time?
Intel and AMD CPUs come with virtualization support, enabling more efficient implementation of virtual machines
Into which socket would you place an Intel Core i5 Alder Lake?
You’ll find Core i5 processors in several socket types, but the alder lake varieties fit LGA 1700
Which feature enables a single core CPU to function like two CPUs?
Intel loves its hyper threading, where a single core CPU can function like a dual core CPU as long as it has operating system support
What steps do you need to take to install a Core i7 CPU into an AM4 motherboard?
Intel and AMD processors are not compatible at all
A client calls to complain that his computer state up but crashes when windows starts to load, after a brief set of questions, you find out that his nephew upgraded his RAM for him over the weekend and couldn’t get the computer to work right afterword. What could be the problem?
Most likely the nephew disconnected the CPU fan to get to the RAM slots and simply forgot to plug it back in
Darren has installed a new CPU in a clients computer, but nothing happens when he pushes the power button on the case. The LED on the motherboard is lit up so he knows the system has power. What could the problem be?
The best answer here is that he forgot the thermal paste, though you can also make an argument for disconnected fan.
