3.3 Maintain Hardware Components

What does the processor's clock speed measure?

• The amount of data stored

• The speed at which it can execute instructions

• The size of the processor

• The temperature of the processor

In what units can clock speed be measured?

• Kilobytes (KB) and Megabytes (MB)

• Megahertz (MHz) and Gigahertz (GHz)

• Volts (V) and Amperes (A)

• Pixels (P) and Dots (D)

What is the smallest unit of time a process can measure?

• Second

• Minute

• Cycle

• Hour

What does IPC stand for in computer performance?

• Instructions per cycle

• Information per channel

• Input per command

• Internet protocol code

What is a bus in computer terms?

• A type of software

• An electronic channel for communication

• A storage device

• A power supply unit

What does bus width determine?

• The color of the display

• The speed at which data travels

• The size of the monitor

• The type of operating system

What happens when you have a fast CPU but a slow bus speed?

• Overclocking

• Bottlenecking

• Benchmarking

• Underclocking

What is a benchmark test used for?

• To increase processor speed

• To determine processor speed and performance factors

• To decrease bus speed

• To install new software

What should you do if you experience unresolved technology problems with your device?

• Ignore the problem

• Consult a professional

• Restart the device repeatedly

• Install random software

What is an example of a bus size mentioned in the text?

• 16-bit

• 32-bit

• 64-bit

• 128-bit