3.9.8 Practice Questions

Front

Which of the following is the biggest advantage of 64-bit processors over 32-bit processors? Options: The ability to use over 4 GB of memory., The ability to run multiple applications at the same time., Support for hyper-threading., Use of the IA-32 instruction set.

Back

The ability to use over 4 GB of memory.

Front

Which of the following is the purpose of cache memory?

Back

Allows a processor to access data more quickly.

Front

You have a computer with a dual-core 64-bit processor that uses the x86-x64 instruction set. You want to install the 32-bit application on the computer. Which of the following BEST describes the action that you should perform?

Back

Install the application normally.

Front

You have an AMD processor and an Intel processor, both of which have the same speed rating. Which of the following statements is true about the relative performance of both processors?

Back

Performance depends on other factors, such as cache and other features.

Front

Which of the following features BEST allows a single processor to run two threads in parallel instead of processing single threads linearly when using Intel chips? Hyper-threading, Dual core, Overclocking, Multi-processing

Back

Hyper-threading

Front

Which of the following refers to placing two or more processors in a single processor chip? Options: Multi-core, Multi-processor, Multi-threading, Hyper-threading

Back

Multi-core

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-processor system? Options: Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard., Multiple cores on the same die., Shared L2 cache., Ability to use over 4 GB of memory.

Back

Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard.

Front

Which of the following processor sizes consumes the least amount of power, assuming that all other processor specifications are the same? 32 nm, 45 nm, 65 nm, 90 nm

Back

32 nm

Front

You have a computer system with an Intel Core i3 processor that operates at 3.7 GHz. You would like to upgrade to a faster processor, but you don't want to replace the motherboard. Which action should you take first?

Back

Read the motherboard documentation to identify which processors are supported.

Front

You have overclocked the processor on your workstation to run at a higher speed. Now the workstation is overheating, and you are concerned that the processor might become damaged. Which of the following is the BEST solution to this issue? Options: Upgrade the workstation cooling devices., Adjust the motherboard bus, processor, and memory settings., Reset the clock time back to its original setting., Run a benchmark test.

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Upgrade the workstation cooling devices.