CS2 - U1L1 The Nuts and Bolts of Hardware

What is the name of the cover on top of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

• Metal Package

• Integrated Circuit

• Integrated Heat Spreader

• Printed Circuit Board

What is the integrated heat spreader on a CPU, and what does it protect?

• It cools the CPU by using liquid nitrogen.
• It protects the motherboard from electrical surges.
• It enhances the CPU's clock speed and performance.
• The integrated heat spreader protects the CPU die and helps distribute heat.

Approximately how many transistors are in the CPU die shown in the video, and how wide are they?

• Approximately 20 billion transistors, each about 7 nanometers wide.
• Approximately 5 billion transistors, each about 10 nanometers wide.
• Approximately 10 billion transistors, each about 5 nanometers wide.
• Approximately 15 billion transistors, each about 3 nanometers wide.

What role does the Chipset on the motherboard play in a computer system?

• The chipset stores all the data in the computer system.
• The chipset is responsible for powering the motherboard.
• The chipset manages the cooling system of the computer.
• The chipset facilitates communication between the CPU and other components in a computer system.

What is the primary function of the Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) on a motherboard?

• To manage data flow between various components.

• To store temporary data for the CPU.

• To convert and supply the correct voltage to the CPU.

• To process graphics for display output.

What is the primary function of the main transformer in a power supply unit?

• To generate various output voltages for different hardware.

• To ensure a stable output voltage.

• To reduce input voltage and bridge the isolation boundary between high and low voltage sides.

• To dissipate heat from the power supply.

How many cores does the GPU integrated circuit (IC) discussed in the video contain?

• 128 cores

• 10 cores

• 3584 cores

• 11.8 billion cores

What is the approximate difference in the number of cores between a typical GPU and a typical CPU?

• Around 100 cores

• Around 500 cores

• Around 1000 cores

• Around 3800 cores

What is the main difference in speed between DRAM and SSD storage?

• DRAM is much faster than SSD storage.
• SSD is faster than DRAM storage.
• DRAM and SSD have the same speed.
• SSD is slower than DRAM but more reliable.

What is one thing you learned from this video that you didn't know before? (Answer in a thoughtful & complete sentence.)