03. SysArch - CPU Performance Factors Quiz

What is the clock speed of a CPU measured in?

• Degrees Celsius

• Kilograms

• Hertz

• Miles per hour

What is the purpose of the cache in a CPU?

• To control the CPU's clock speed

• To cool down the CPU

• To display graphics on the screen

• To store temporary data and instructions

What is the main advantage of having multiple cores in a CPU?

• It allows the CPU to run multiple programs at once

• It increases the clock speed of the CPU

• It reduces the need for cache storage

• It directly doubles the overall speed of the processor

What is the term used for a physical chip with more than one core?

• CPU

• Chip Multiprocessor (CMP)

• Graphics Card

• Sound Card

What specialized processors can enhance the efficiency of a computer's main CPU?

• Network cards

• Graphics cards

• Memory cards

• Sound cards

What is the number of instruction cycles per second in a modern CPU operating in multiple gigahertz?

• One billion

• One trillion

• One million

• One quadrillion

What is the purpose of the cache in a CPU?

• To cool down the CPU

• To store temporary data and instructions

• To display graphics on the screen

• To control the CPU's clock speed

What is the main advantage of having multiple cores in a CPU?

• It increases the clock speed of the CPU

• It reduces the need for cache storage

• It directly doubles the overall speed of the processor

• It allows the CPU to run multiple programs at once

What is the term used for a physical chip with more than one core?

• CPU

• Chip Multiprocessor (CMP)

• Sound Card

• Graphics Card

What specialized processors can enhance the efficiency of a computer's main CPU?

• Memory cards

• Sound cards

• Graphics cards

• Network cards