CPU Quiz

Question 1

(TRUE/FALSE) Due to the compact nature of laptop devices, a GPU on a laptop comes in the form of CPU-integrated graphics.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following are characteristic features of SRAM? (static random access memory)

(COMPARED TO DRAM)

Answer 2

Faster than DRAM

More expensive than DRAM

Volatile storage media type.

Utilized for CPU cache chips.

Question 3

Which of the following facilitates insertions and removals of a CPU chip in certain types of microprocessor sockets?

Answer 3

ZIF

zero insertion force

Question 4

TRUE/FALSE
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.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

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:

Answer 5

MultiCore

Question 6

Which of the following is a set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization?

Answer 6

VT-x

Intel Virtualization Technology

Question 7

Which of the following are hardware virtualization enhancements developed by AMD for its CPUs?

HINT: v…

Answer 7

AMD-V

Question 8

A type of technology that splits a single CPU core into two virtual cores that can be used simultaneously by an OS is called:

Answer 8

Hyper-threading

Question 9

Which memory type can provide a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data?

Answer 9

Multi-level cache

Question 10

A CPU design based on an instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few simple instructions is referred to as:

Answer 10

RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer)

Question 11

Which built-in functionality allows certain CPU models to take over tasks normally executed by a dedicated graphics controller?

Answer 11

Integrated GPU

Question 12

TRUE/FALSE
High-end PC motherboards typically contain microprocessor sockets compatible with chips from different CPU manufacturers.

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

Which of the following helps improve CPU heat dissipation? (Select all that apply)

Answer 13

CPU Fan

Heat sink

Thermal Paste

Liquid cooling

Question 14

In CPU cooling, thermal paste is applied to fill in the narrow space between the:

Answer 14

CPU and heat sink