Core 1: CPU Flashcards
Due to the compact nature of laptop devices, a GPU on a laptop comes in the form of CPU-integrated graphics.
True or False?
False
Which of the following are characteristic features of Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM)? (Select all that apply)
- Non-volatile storage media type
- Faster than Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
- Widely used as system’s primary storage media (regular RAM modules installed in memory slots on the motherboard)
- More expensive in comparison to Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
- Slower than Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
- Volatile storage media type
- Utilized for CPU cache memory chips
- Less expensive in comparison to Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
- Faster than Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM
- More expensive in comparison to Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
- Volatile storage media type
- Utilized for CPU cache memory chips
Which of the following facilitates insertions and removals of a CPU chip in certain types of microprocessor sockets?
- ZIF
- TPM
- ZIP
- FRU
ZIF
The most notable difference between Pin Grid Array (PGA) and Land Grid Array (LGA) packaging relates to the placement of contact pins. In PGA, these pins can be found on the socket; in LGA, they are located on the CPU.
True or False?
False
A type of CPU architecture in which a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single die or chip is referred to as:
- Hyper-threading
- Multitasking
- Parallel processing
- Multicore
Multicore
Which of the following is a set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization?
- EPV
- VT-x
- Catalyst
- Hyper-V
VT-x
Which of the following are hardware virtualization enhancements developed by AMD for its CPUs?
- Hyper-V
- AMD Catalyst
- VT-x
- AMD-V
AMD-V
A type of technology that splits a single CPU core into two virtual cores that can be used simultaneously by an OS is called:
- Multitasking
- Parallel processing
- Multicore architecture
- Hyper-threading
Hyper-threading
Which of the following units is used to measure the speed of modern CPUs?
- GHz
- rpm
- Gbps
- MHz
GHz
Which memory type can provide a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data?
- DRAM
- Secondary storage
- Flash memory
- Multi-level cache
Multi-level cache
A CPU design based on an instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few simple instructions is referred to as:
- RISC
- HPFS
- EPIC
- CISC
RISC
In the context of computing devices, “overclocking” is a way to increase the performance of a device (e.g. a CPU, GPU, RAM, or motherboard) by running it at a higher speed than the rate tested and approved by the device manufacturer.
True or False?
True
Which built-in functionality allows certain CPU models to take over tasks normally executed by a dedicated graphics controller?
- VGA mode
- Integrated GPU
- Multicore architecture
- Hyper-threading
Integrated GPU
The two main CPU manufacturers for personal computers are: (Select 2 answers)
- ASUS
- nVidia
- AMD
- EVGA
- Intel
AMD
Intel
High-end PC motherboards typically contain microprocessor sockets compatible with chips from different CPU manufacturers.
True or False?
False
