What is a Computer and its Main Components_sesion 5

A system builder named David wants quick access to data during operation while keeping components interconnected. Which pair of components directly addresses these goals?

• RAM and Motherboard

• Monitor and Power Source

• CPU and Monitor

• GPU and Storage

In a tech conference in 2023, a panel of experts discussed the latest advancements in high-end computer systems. During the discussion, one expert highlighted a crucial security-related standard that is currently being implemented in these systems. What is this specification?

• TPM 2.0

• PCIe 6.0

• DDR6 ECC

• SATA Express

Miguel is building a compact PC for gaming that must use a motherboard smaller than ATX but not ultra compact. Which form factor matches this requirement?

• ATX (305mm × 244mm)

• Micro-ATX (244mm × 244mm)

• Mini-ITX (170mm × 170mm)

• E-ATX (330mm × 305mm)

Fernanda is building a high-performance gaming PC that targets up to 1200W power with an efficiency certification under the 80 PLUS program. Which statement best aligns with PSU standards described?

• PSUs output AC at +3.3V, +5V, +12V and follow PCIe specs.

• PSUs convert AC to DC and may be rated 80 PLUS from Bronze to Titanium.

• ATX 2.4 specifies RGB lighting and modular cables only.

• Only 12V rails are provided; +3.3V and +5V are not standard.

In a tech conference, Benjamin is explaining the concept of Thermal Design Power (TDP) to a group of engineers. He states, "TDP is crucial for understanding how much heat a cooling solution needs to manage during heavy workloads." Which statement best explains Thermal Design Power (TDP) as presented in Benjamin's explanation?

• It is the peak clock frequency a CPU can reach in GHz during turbo.

• It represents the typical power a cooling solution must dissipate under sustained load, with ranges from about 15W (mobile) to 280W (HEDT).

• It is the total size of L3 cache shared among cores, usually 8MB–128MB.

• It indicates the number of cycles per second executed by the processor.

In a tech workshop, Oliver is explaining the components of a computer to his friends. He refers to one component as the "Brain of the system". Which item is he talking about?

• RAM

• CPU

• Motherboard

• Power supply

• Cache

For Aiden's video production company, which component choice would most directly support professional video editing workloads?

• High-core-count CPU and ample RAM

• Low-power dual-core CPU

• Minimal storage with integrated graphics

• Single-thread-only processor

In a computer architecture class, Josefina is discussing the efficiency of modern processors. He asks his classmates, "Which upcoming topic would most directly address SIMD and ILP techniques?"

• Parallelism at the instruction level

• Multiprocessor systems

• Specialized architectures (GPU, TPU, FPGA)

• Memory and performance hierarchy

Eva is working on a project that involves designing a computer system with multiple CPUs or cores that can collaborate efficiently. Which upcoming topic would primarily explore systems containing many CPUs or cores working together?

• Multiprocessor systems

• Memory and performance hierarchy

• Design Station

• Efficient Computer

During a technology conference, a panel discussion prompts attendees to consider the future predominance of which processor architectures over the next five years?

• SPARC vs Itanium

• x86 vs ARM or RISC-V

• PowerPC vs MIPS

• GPU vs TPU