S3 CPA SLS CPF 1 Quiz 1

Which are the component in System specifications that we consider for technical descriptions of a computer’s components and capabilities?

• • the number of processor cores

• • processor speed (also known as clock speed)

• • the amount of memory (RAM)

• • secondary storage capacity

• • display screen

What does CPU stand for?

(a)  

Each CPU may contain one or more processing units and each unit is known as a (a)  

A processor’s (a)   or clock speed determines how fast it can handle and complete instructions. Clock speed is usually measured in (b)   (GHz). A processor with a clock speed of (c)   can complete up to 2.5 billion (or 2,500,000,000) calculations in one second.

• speed
• gigahertz
• 2.5 GHz
• voltage, megahertz, 1.5 GHz
• temperature, terahertz, 3.0 GHz
• bandwidth, kilohertz, 500 MHz

Processors consume power and can generate a lot of (a)   . This is especially true for processors with higher (b)   . This is why they require dedicated cooling devices such as (c)   or air/liquid coolers to keep their temperature low. Powerful computers such as (d)   and (e)   are kept in air-conditioned rooms to prevent them from overheating.

• heat
• clock speeds
• heat sinks
• servers
• supercomputers

What does RAM stand for?

(a)  

What are the symptoms exhibit by a computer with insufficient memory?

What is the recommended RAM for Browsing the internet, sending emails, listening to music, watching videos

• At least 4 GB

• At least 8 GB

• At least 32 GB

What is the recommended RAM for Running several programs, such as word processors, spreadsheets, graphics editors, etc.

• At least 4 GB

• At least 8 GB

• At least 32 GB

What is the recommended RAM for Video production, designing high-resolution graphics, 3D modelling, high-performance gaming

• At least 4 GB

• At least 8 GB

• At least 32 GB