The two major manufacturers of processors are Intel and NVIDIA. T/F |
False (Intel and AMD) |
Multiple processors can be installed in a single processor housing. T/F |
True |
When installing a processor, you must line up the red circle on the processor with the right-angle mark on the motherboard. T/F |
False (gold triangle) |
After installing the processor, if the system begins the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot, the processor is most likely overheating. T/F |
True |
Today’s DIMMs use a 64-bit data path. T/F |
True |
What is the general name of the processor feature that AMD calls HyperTransport? |
multithreading |
What type of processor memory is located on the processor chip (processor die)? |
Level 1 cache |
What Intel processor technology interconnects the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter as a unit, improving laptop performance? |
Centrino |
A processor housing that contains more than one processor is referred to as what term? |
multicore processor |
What is the most likely result of a correctly installed processor, but an incorrectly installed cooler? |
boot process begins, but system suddenly turns off after a short period |
What type of RAM is typically installed onto a motherboard and loses data rapidly, requiring it to be refreshed often? |
DRAM |
Which type of memory can support quad, triple, and dual channels? |
240-pin DDR3 DIMM |
Which statement is true regarding DIMM technologies? -the S in SDRAM stands for static |
SDRAM runs synchronized with the system clock |
What is the transfer rate of a 64-bit module running at 1600 MHz? |
12800 MB/second |
DIMMs used in servers can provide additional reliability if they use what specific technology? |
ECC |
What can a DIMM use to hold data and amplify a signal just before the data is written to the module? |
registers |
What technology in a DIMM informs the BIOS of the module’s size, speed, voltage, and data path width? |
SPD |
Hybrid processors that can process 32 bits or 64 bits are known by what term? |
x86-64 processors |
When populating a motherboard with DIMM modules, what configuration option will not work? |
mixing unbuffered with registered |
What component of a processor handles all logical comparisons and calculations inside the processor? |
Arithmetic logic units (ALU) |
What component of a processor holds instructions waiting to be processed by the ALU? |
internal memory cache |
Where can the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology be disabled? |
In the BIOS / UEFI setup screen |
Which of the following is NOT the name of a current family of Intel processors? -Core |
Duo |
A DDR4 DIMM with a PC rating of PC4-17000 is running at what speed? |
2133 MHz |
A DDR4 DIMM running at a speed of 2666 MHz has what PC rating? |
PC4-21300 |
What two technologies below are hybrid processors that can handle 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems natively? -AMD64 |
AMD64 EM64T |
Modern desktop motherboards and laptop motherboards all utilize what what two types of DRAM respectively? |
DIMM SO-DIMM |
What two different DIMM technologies below can be used in a quad channel configuration? |
-DDR4 -DDR3 |
What are the two different ways of measuring access timing for memory? |
-RAS Latency -CAS Latency |
What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology? |
-eXecute Disable [XD] by Intel -Enhanced Virus Protection by AMD |
Chapter 4 – Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory (Quiz)2
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