Chapter 4 Review: Microprocessors

Question 1

How is CPU speed measured?

Answer 1

Megahertz and Gigahertz

Question 2

This feature enables a single core CPU to appear as two logical CPUs to the system

Answer 2

Hyper-Threading

Question 3

What CPU feature enables the microprocessor to support multiple operating systems at the same time?

Answer 3

Virtualization

Question 4

What socket would an AMD Opteron CPU fit?

Answer 4

Socket AM3

Question 5

What is the purpose of a register in a CPU?

Answer 5

Temporary storage of internal commands and data

Question 6

Besides heat sinks and fans, what is another CPU cooling method?

Answer 6

Liquid cooling

Question 7

CPU issues usually fall into what two categories?

Answer 7

• Overhating

- BSoD

Question 8

How much RAM can a 64 bit CPU address?

Answer 8

16 EB (exabytes)

Question 9

How much RAM can a 32 bit CPU address?

Answer 9

4GB

Question 10

This socket type is used by AMD and features pins on the CPU that fit into holes on the socket

Answer 10

PGA (pin grid array)

Question 11

An Intel Core 2 Duo is an example of a _____ core processor

Answer 11

Dual

Question 12

This type of socket involves using an arm to insert a CPU

Answer 12

ZIF (Zero insertion force)

Question 13

Computers use ________ for main system memory

Answer 13

Synchronous DRAM

Question 14

High speed RAM built into CPUs is called

Answer 14

SRAM (static ram)

Question 15

This feature allows a CPU to slow itself down in low demand times or if it begins to overheat

Answer 15

Throttling

Question 16

The generic term for a video processor, often integrated into the CPU

Answer 16

GPU

Question 17

Name the compatible CPU(s):

LGA 1155 and LGA 1156

Answer 17

i3/i5/i7

Question 18

Name the compatible CPU:

FM1

Answer 18

A

Question 19

Name the compatible CPU:

AM3+

Answer 19

FX

Question 20

Name the compatible CPU:

940, AM2, AM2, AM3, F

Answer 20

Opteron

Question 21

Name the compatible CPU:

LGA 775, 1155, 1156, 1366

Answer 21

Core 2 Duo

Question 22

Name the compatible CPU:

LGA 775

Answer 22

Xeon

Question 23

List the terminology of CPUs:

x64

x86

x86-64

Answer 23

x64 | 64-bit

x86 | 32-bit

x86-64 | 64-bit