1.1 CPU Quiz

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Performance Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Central Processor Unit

What is the CPU referred to as in a computer?

• The muscle

• The brain

• The heart

• The eye

What type of operations can a CPU perform?

• Complex philosophical reasoning

• Simple mathematical calculations

• Emotional thinking

• Creative design

How is a CPU's performance measured?

• Watts

• Volts

• Hertz

• Bytes

What does the term "clock speed" refer to in the context of a CPU?

• The physical size of the CPU

• The amount of power the CPU uses

• The speed at which the CPU can perform calculations

• The duration the CPU can run without overheating

How many Hertz are there in a MegaHertz?

• 1,000 Hertz

• 100,000 Hertz

• 1,000,000 Hertz

• 10,000,000 Hertz

If a smartphone has a 2.3GHz processor, how many calculations can it perform per second?

• 2,300,000 calculations

• 23,000,000 calculations

• 230,000,000 calculations

• 2,300,000,000 calculations

What is the primary function of a core in a CPU?

• To store data temporarily

• To execute instructions

• To cool down the processor

• To increase the physical size of the CPU

How many instructions can a dual-core processor execute compared to a single-core processor?

• The same amount

• Half as many

• Twice as many

• Four times as many

Why might a processor with more cores not perform better than a single-core processor?

• Because it consumes more power

• Because it generates more heat

• Because some software is not optimized for multi-core processors

• Because it is more expensive