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WorksheetsCIP Task 205 - Explain the Purpose and Characteristics of CPUs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which step is NOT part of the CPU instruction cycle?
Fetch
Decode
Compile
Execute
Which CPU architecture is most common in mobile and IoT devices due to power efficiency?
ARM
x86
x64
RISC
Which type of CPU design uses a streamlined set of instructions for efficiency?
RISC
CISC
x86
LGA
What is the main advantage of a 64-bit CPU over a 32-bit CPU?
Lower power consumption
Higher clock speed
Ability to use more than 4 GB of RAM
Requires no cooling
What is the purpose of CPU cache memory?
Long-term storage of files
Store frequently used instructions for faster access
Provide virtual memory
Control power supply voltages
Which CPU feature allows multiple threads to run on a single core?
Hyperthreading / SMT
Virtualization
Overclocking
ECC memory
Which cache level is the smallest and fastest, located closest to the core?
L1
L2
L3
L4
Which CPU socket type is used by most Intel desktop processors?
LGA
PGA
ZIF
BGA
Which CPU feature enables running multiple operating systems on the same machine?
Virtualization support (VT-x, AMD-V)
Hyperthreading
Overclocking
ECC RAM
A customer needs the best CPU for rendering large video projects. Which characteristic is most important?
Number of cores
Socket type
Power connector
Cache battery
