Computer Fundamentals 2

______ is special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board.

• CPU RAM

• CPU Registers

• CPU cache

• CPU ROM

A _____ is the smallest unit of time in a microprocessor’s universe.

A microprocessor that contains circuitry for more than one processing unit is called a ____.

• multi-CPU processor

• multi-cash processor

• multi-core processor

• multi-speed processor

A fast_____ moves data quickly and allows the processor to work at full capacity.

• front speed bus

• back speed bus

• ram

• cash

A microprocessor’s performance is affected by several factors except

• Word Size

• clock speed

• Instruction Set

• Rom size

____ have a screen, but no physical keyboard. The screen accepts touch input.

• Clamshell units

• Slate units

• desk top

____are hinged with a screen on top and a keyboard below.

The advantage of this form factor is that the screen is protected when the unit is closed.

 

• Clamshell units

• Slate units

• desk top

____ refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time.

• Word Size

• cache size

• Instruction size

• Rom size

Can a microprocessor execute more than one instruction at a time?

• yes

• no

• yes, when using parallel processing

ROM contains a small set of instructions and data called the ______ loader