Understanding the Turbo Button and Its Evolution

Understanding the Turbo Button and Its Evolution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the turbo button on older PCs?

To enhance the graphics quality

To improve sound output

To slow down the computer for compatibility

To increase the computer's speed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did manufacturers help users understand the state of their PC when using the turbo button?

By offering online tutorials

By using LED displays

By including a sound alert

By providing a manual

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the turbo button become unnecessary in modern computers?

Because it was too expensive to produce

Due to the rise of mobile computing

Due to a change in how programs kept time

Because CPUs became slower

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern solution allows users to adjust the virtual clock speed for retro games?

Task Manager

Device Manager

BIOS settings

DOSBox

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature on some contemporary motherboards resembles the turbo button's function?

A reset button

A power-saving mode

A built-in speaker

A physical overclocking button