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WorksheetsASSESSING HARDWARE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
Which of the following best describes the function of the ALU in a CPU?
Controls the activities of all computer components
Manages the CPU’s clock speed
Performs arithmetic and logic operations
Stores frequently used instructions
What measurement is used to compare performance between different CPUs?
CPU usage graph
Instruction set
Cache speed
CPU benchmarks
Which of the following is the fastest type of memory storage built directly into the CPU?
Level 1 cache
Level 2 cache
Level 3 cache
RAM
What type of storage is considered volatile?
RAM
SSD
HARD DRIVE
SSHD
What is the main difference between an SSD and a mechanical hard drive?
SSDs use magnetic platters, while hard drives use flash memory
SSDs have moving parts, while hard drives are purely electronic
SSDs are much faster but more expensive than hard drives
Hard drives consume less power than SSDs
Overclocking a CPU means
Increasing the number of CPU cores
Running the CPU at a higher speed than recommended
Reducing power consumption
Using parallel processing
What is the primary function of the control unit in a CPU?
Perform arithmetic operations
Manage the activities of all computer components
Store frequently used data
Improve graphics performance
The number of clock cycles per second in a CPU is measured in:
Gigabytes
Bits
Hertz
Watts
What should you do before donating or recycling a computer?
Reset the BIOS settings
Remove all personal data
Remove the motherboard
Disable hyperthreading
Which Windows utility helps users monitor CPU usage?
Device Manager
Task Manager
Disk Cleanup
BIOS
