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What are the units used for measuring the clock speed of modern CPUs? |
GHz IPS |
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A type of CPU architecture where a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single die or chip is known as: |
Multicore |
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True or False? The Land Grid Array (LGA) is a type of integrated circuit packaging that is notable for having pins arranged in a regular array on the underside of the package. |
False |
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Hardware enhancements adding support for virtualization developed by AMD for its CPUs are known as: |
AMD-V |
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What are the characteristic features of Socket T? |
775 contacts LGA packaging Intel CPU socket |
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What provides a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data? |
Multi-level cache |
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The NX bit technology implemented in CPUs manufactured by Intel is called: |
XD bit |
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What are the characteristic features of Socket H2? |
LGA packaging 1155 contacts Intel CPU socket |
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A CPU design based on instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few and simple instructions is known as: |
RISC (Reduced instruction set computing) |
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True or False The Pin Grid Array (PGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging for integrated circuits (ICs) that is notable for having pins on the socket rather than the integrated circuit. |
False |
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True or False The Land Grid Array (LGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging for integrated circuits (ICs) that is notable for having pins on the socket rather than the integrated circuit. |
True |
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What are the characteristic features of Socket H/H1? |
1156 Contacts LGA packaging Intel CPU socket |
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The bus between the CPU and the internal memory cache (L2 cache) inside the CPU housing is called: |
Back-side bus (BSB) |
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A set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization is known as: |
VT-x |
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What are the characteristic features of Socket B? |
1366 contacts Intel CPU socket LGA packaging |
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The bus between the CPU and northbridge is called: |
Front-side bus (FSB) |
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An additional ATX12V power connector designed to supply dedicated power for the CPU is known as: |
P4 connector |
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What are the characteristic features of Socket H3? |
1150 contact pins PGA packaging Intel CPU socket |
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What is the acronym that refers to a specific feature of certain types of microprocessor sockets that facilitates the insertion and removal of a CPU chip? |
ZIF (Zero insertion force) |
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What is the name of a microprocessor component that performs all comparisons and calculations? |
ALU (Arithmetic logic unit) |
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What are the types of Intel CPUs designed for desktop and workstation computers? |
Celeron Pentium Core i3 Core i5 Core i7 |
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What is the name of a server-dedicated CPU series designed by AMD? |
Opteron |
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Which of the following answers refer to the characteristics of Socket R? |
2011 contacts Intel CPU socket LGA packaging |
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Intel CPU server brands include: |
Xeon Itanium |
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The NX bit technology implemented by AMD in its CPUs is known as: |
EVP (Enhanced Virus Protection) |
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The AMD CPU brands designed for desktop and workstation computers include: |
Athlon Sempron Phenom FX |
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True or False? The Pin Grid Array (Pin Grid Array) is a type of integrated circuit packaging that is notable for having pins arranged in a regular array on the underside of the package. |
True |