Interactive Quiz: CPU Cores and Cache

What is the function of a CPU core?

• It stores data for future use.

• It executes instructions to perform tasks.

• It connects the computer to the internet.

• It controls the flow of electricity in the computer.

Which of the following best describes a single-core CPU?

• It can perform many tasks at the same time.

• It can perform one task at a time.

• It stores frequently used data.

• It speeds up video games.

How does having multiple cores improve a computer’s performance?

• It makes the computer look cooler.

• It helps the computer multitask by working on different tasks at the same time.

• It slows down the computer.

• It increases the amount of memory available.

What is cache memory used for?

• Storing programs for long-term use.

• Quickly accessing frequently used data.

• Processing graphics for video games.

• Running multiple applications at the same time.

Which of the following is the smallest and fastest type of cache memory?

• L1

• L2

• L3

• RAM

Why does a multi-core CPU usually perform better than a single-core CPU when multitasking?

• Each core can work on different tasks at the same time.

• It can store more data than a single-core CPU.

• It reduces the need for cache memory.

• It increases the computer's clock speed.

In the cache memory analogy, what is cache compared to?

• A book you have to check out from a distant library.

• A book sitting on your desk that you can access quickly.

• A bookshelf in a different room.

• A computer game you haven't installed yet.

What happens if a CPU doesn't have cache memory?

• The CPU processes data faster.

• The CPU has to access data from slower memory more often.

• The computer doesn't need to multitask.

• It increases the size of the CPU.

What level of cache memory is closest to the CPU core?

• L1

• L2

• L3

• RAM

Which of these tasks would benefit the most from a multi-core CPU?

• Typing a document.

• Browsing one website.

• Playing a video game while streaming music.

• Watching a movie.