Computer Fundamentals and Basics of PC Hardware

Categorize the following storage devices based on their data transfer speed: SSD, HDD, and Blu-ray disc.

• SSD > HDD > Blu-ray disc

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  HDD > SSD > Blu-ray disc

• Blu-ray disc > HDD > SSD

• HDD > Blu-ray disc > SSD

Use your understanding of GPU types to identify which statement best describes the performance capabilities of dedicated GPUs compared to integrated GPUs in gaming.

• Integrated GPUs offer higher frame rates in high-resolution gaming compared to dedicated GPUs.

• Dedicated GPUs are typically more powerful and provide better performance in demanding gaming scenarios

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  Integrated GPUs and dedicated GPUs perform equally in gaming applications

• Integrated GPUs consume more power than dedicated GPUs, enhancing performance

Identify the type of cache writing strategy updates data in both the cache and the main memory simultaneously?

• Write-around

• Write-back

• Write-through

• Write-discard

Categorize the following principles and determine which group aligns with the goal of conserving natural resources for long-term use.

• Recycle, Regenerate, Reuse

• Reduce, Regenerate, Reuse

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  Reduce, Reuse, Redistribute

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  Reduce, Recycle, Reuse

Predict which term describes the phenomenon where qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously

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  Binary system

• Transistorization

• Superposition

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  Algorithmic computation

Differentiate between SSD and HDD in terms of their long-term reliability.

• SSDs degrade faster due to limited write cycles, while HDDs can last longer.

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  HDDs fail faster due to mechanical parts, whereas SSDs are more durable with no moving components.

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  SSDs have larger storage capacities, while HDDs are more reliable for long-term storage.

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  Both SSD and HDD have the same long-term reliability.

Identify the purpose of cache memory in a multi-core processor.

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  It stores frequently used data for faster access

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  It is used for permanent storage

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  It only stores software

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  It reduces core count

Differentiate between the memory usage of integrated and dedicated graphics cards

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  Integrated uses shared system memory

• Dedicated uses shared system memory

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  Both use dedicated memory

• Neither uses dedicated memory

Examine the effects of using multiple GPUs in a system and identify the primary advantage.

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  It reduces the need for cooling solutions

• It enhances performance of graphics

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  It simplifies the system architecture

• It decreases power consumption

Indicate the method used by the cache to determine which data to remove when space is needed for new data

• Data compression

• Write-through

• Write-back

• Least Recently Used (LRU)