Computer Processor Quiz

What is the function of the CPU in a computer?

• To dissipate heat

• To store data

• To process instructions

• To connect to the motherboard

Which are the two major manufacturers of personal computer processors?

• Intel and AMD

• Dell and HP

• Microsoft and Apple

• Samsung and Sony

What is the difference between a desktop processor and a mobile processor?

• Desktop processors are faster than mobile processors

• Desktop processors are smaller than mobile processors

• Desktop processors are used in laptops

• Mobile processors are used in desktop computers

What is a multicore processor?

• A processor with multiple connectors

• A processor with multiple cores in a single package

• A processor with multiple fans

• A processor with multiple heatsinks

Which factor is the most important for performance in today's CPUs?

• Frequency

• FSB, Hyper-Transport or QPI

• L2/L3 cache

• Manufacturing Tech

What is cache in a CPU?

• Onboard CPU memory

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Hard drive

What does the manufacturing tech number represent?

• The number of cores in the processor

• The speed at which the processor runs

• The size at which the processor transistors are produced

• The power consumption of the processor

What does Thermal Power Design (TPD) indicate?

• The speed at which the processor communicates with other components

• The amount of cache in the processor

• The power consumption of the processor

• The size of the processor

How can you get a computer's processor information on Windows?

• Click Start button

• Right click on Computer icon

• Click Properties

• All of the above

How do you install a desktop processor?

• Match the pins of the CPU to the holes of the CPU support

• Position the CPU making sure all pins are inserted inside the holes

• Secure the CPU by clipping the CPU using the CPU lever lock

• All of the above