S3 Computer Systems Processor

A processor's speed is measured in _____?

• Gigajoules
• Megawatts
• Kilobytes
• Hertz

A 2Ghz processor is faster than a 1000Mhz processor

• True
• False

A 2Ghz, quad-core processor is:

• Faster than a 2Ghz single core processor
• The same speed as a 2Ghz single core processor
• Slower than a 2Ghz single core processor

RAM stands for

• Read Access Memory
• Readily Available Memory
• Random Access Memory
• Really Amazing Magic

What is the trend in processor speed?

• Every year processors get faster
• Every year processors get slower

What happens to RAM when the computer is switched off?

• Data is lost
• Data is stored
• Data is retained for 10 seconds

What does RAM store?

• Operating System
• Data currently being used by the computer
• Binary 
• Nothing