CPU Overclocking and Performance Enhancement Quiz

CPU Overclocking and Performance Enhancement Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary benefit of using an unlocked processor for overclocking?

It has a higher base clock speed.

It allows adjustment of the multiplier.

It consumes less power.

It is cheaper than locked processors.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which series of Intel CPUs are typically unlocked?

Intel's C and D series.

Intel's E and F series.

Intel's K and X series.

Intel's A and B series.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't a locked Intel CPU be unlocked through software?

The multiplier can be adjusted through BIOS settings.

Locked CPUs have a hidden code that can be cracked.

Intel provides software updates to unlock CPUs.

The unlocking process is a physical one done at the factory.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the loophole in Intel's microcode that ASRock exploited with SkyOC?

It provided a higher default power limit.

It enabled software-based unlocking of CPUs.

It didn't check the base clock against a hardware clock governor.

It allowed users to adjust the multiplier.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the performance boost percentage achieved by SkyOC in some cases?

10%

20%

30%

40%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main strategy behind ASRock's Base Frequency Boost (BFB)?

Unlocking the CPU's multiplier.

Reducing the CPU's thermal output.

Raising the CPU's power limits.

Increasing the CPU's base clock.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor that allows BFB to increase CPU performance?

Lowering the CPU's voltage.

Increasing the CPU's thermal headroom.

Raising the CPU's power limit.

Decreasing the CPU's core count.

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