ITF - Quiz 5.3 - Processor Features

What is the function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

• Fetches the next instruction from system memory

• Handles arithmetic and logic operations

• Writes the result of the executed instruction to a register or system memory

• Decodes each instruction and executes it

What is the purpose of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?

• Handles arithmetic and logic operations

• Fetches the next instruction from system memory

• Decodes each instruction and executes it

• Writes the result of the executed instruction to a register or system memory

What is the advantage of using a 64-bit CPU over a 32-bit CPU?

• Ability to use more system memory

• Faster clock speed

• Better overall performance

• Compatibility with older software

What determines whether a CPU is 32-bit or 64-bit?

• General Purpose (GP) register size

• Clock speed

• Bus speed

• Number of cores

What is the main advantage of using dual-core CPUs?

• Increased processing speed

• Ability to use more system memory

• Compatibility with older software

• Reduced power consumption and heat generation

What is the clock speed of modern CPUs typically measured in?

• Megahertz (MHz)

• Gigahertz (GHz)

• Kilohertz (kHz)

• Terahertz (THz)

What is the purpose of the Front Side Bus speed in a CPU?

• Interface between the CPU and system memory

• Handles arithmetic and logic operations

• Fetches the next instruction from system memory

• Writes the result of the executed instruction to a register or system memory

What is the advantage of using Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) in a computer system?

• Increased clock speed

• Ability to use more system memory

• Improved processing efficiency

• Compatibility with older software

What is the difference between SMP and dual-core CPUs?

• SMP involves physically installing multiple CPUs, while dual-core CPUs have two processors combined on the same die

• SMP and dual-core CPUs are the same thing

• SMP is only used in servers and high-end workstations, while dual-core CPUs are used in all types of computers

• SMP and dual-core CPUs both use multiple processors, but SMP is more efficient

What is the maximum amount of system memory that can be addressed by a 32-bit CPU?

• 4 GB

• 256 Terabytes

• 1 Gigabyte

• 8 Petabytes