Ch5: Post-test

A type of multiprocessor chip that provides two or more separate and independent CPUs.

• cache

• multicore

• random-access

• slots

• sockets

A type of memory that is volatile or loses its contents when power is turned off.

• cache

• multicore

• random-access

• slots

• sockets

System board component that provides a connection point for specialized cards or circuit boards.

• cache

• multicore

• random-access

• slots

• sockets

Provide connection points for chips.

• cache

• multicore

• random-access

• slots

• sockets

A type of memory that improves processing by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between the memory and the CPU.

• cache

• multicore

• random-access

• slots

• sockets

A type of memory that provides a combination of features of RAM and ROM.

• port

• system

• flash

• NIC

• USB

Another name for a network adapter card.

• port

• system

• flash

• NIC

• USB

This bus connects the CPU to memory on the system board.

• port

• system

• flash

• NIC

• USB

This port can be used to connect many USB devices to the system.

• port

• system

• flash

• NIC

• USB

A socket for external devices to connect to the system unit.

• port

• system

• flash

• NIC

• USB