Exam Compass - CPU Quiz Flashcards
Which of the answers listed below refer to the main CPU manufacturers for personal computers? (Select 2 answers)
ASUS
nVidia
AMD
EVGA
Intel
AMD
Intel
Which of the following terms denotes a 32-bit CPU architecture?
x32
x48
x64
x86
x86
Which of the answers listed below refers to 64-bit CPU architecture?
x32
x48
x64
x86
x64
The presence of the Program Files (x86) folder on the C drive in MS Windows indicates that the PC takes advantage of 32-bit architecture and OS version.
True
False
False
A CPU design based on instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few and simple instructions is referred to as: (Select 2 answers)
ISA
RISC
EPIC
ARM
CISC
RISC = reduced instruction set computer
ARM = reduced instruction set computer
A type of CPU architecture where a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single die or chip is known as:
Hyper-threading
Multitasking
Parallel processing
Multicore
Multicore
An Intel-proprietary 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
A set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization is referred to as:
EPV
VT-x
Catalyst
Hyper-V
VT-x = Intel Virtualization Technology
Which of the following answers refers to hardware virtualization enhancements developed by AMD for its CPUs?
Hyper-V
AMD Catalyst
VT-x
AMD-V
AMD-V
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
In CPU cooling, thermal paste is applied to fill in the narrow space between:
CPU and heat sink
Heat sink and CPU fan
CPU and cooling pad
Heat sink and cooling pad
CPU and heat sink
