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CPU Characteristics

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a common characteristic of CPUs that can affect their performance?
    Clock speed
    RAM size
    Battery capacity
    Screen resolution
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is not a common characteristic of CPUs that affect their performance?
    Screen resolution
    Cache size
    Number of cores
    Clock speed
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of embedded systems?
    To perform specific tasks within a larger system
    To play video games
    To write documents
    To browse the internet
    30s
  • Q4
    What are examples of embedded systems?
    Gaming consoles, laptops, smartphones
    Satellites, airplanes, submarines
    Smart appliances, automotive control systems, medical devices
    Desktop computers, servers, routers
    30s
  • Q5
    Which characteristic of CPUs refers to the amount of high-speed memory available to the processor for storing frequently accessed data?
    Cache size
    RAM size
    Number of cores
    Clock speed
    30s
  • Q6
    How does the number of cores in a CPU affect its performance?
    The more cores a CPU has, the more tasks it can handle simultaneously
    The fewer cores a CPU has, the faster it performs
    More cores in a CPU reduce its efficiency
    The number of cores has no impact on CPU performance
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the clock speed of a CPU referring to?
    The number of transistors in the CPU
    The amount of memory the CPU can access
    The physical size of the CPU chip
    The number of cycles per second that the CPU can execute
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the role of cache memory in a CPU?
    To control the flow of data in the CPU
    To display images and videos on the screen
    To perform mathematical calculations
    To store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval by the CPU
    30s
  • Q9
    Why are embedded systems used in devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers?
    To connect to the internet and access social media
    To support complex gaming features
    To offer a wide range of general-purpose applications
    To provide specific functions such as monitoring health data and tracking activities
    30s
  • Q10
    How does the clock speed of a CPU impact its performance?
    A higher clock speed allows the CPU to process instructions faster
    A lower clock speed results in better multitasking capabilities
    Clock speed does not affect CPU performance
    Clock speed determines the size of the CPU cache
    30s

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