Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Review Questions
1.
What is the function of a processor?
A.
To display graphics
B.
To manage user input
C.
To communicate with the operating system
D.
To do mat h
2.
What type of device is most likely to have a RISC processor?
A.
Cell phone
B.
Notebook PC
C.
Desktop PC
D.
File server
3.
Which of these numbers is a binary number?
A.
159
B.
FFh
C.
010110
D.
All of these are binary numbers
4.
Which companies are the major manufacturers of PC processors today?
A.
Intel and IBM
B.
Apple and AMD
C.
Motorola and Apple
D.
Intel and AMD
5.
What type of socket is used for most processors in modern systems?
A.
PGA
B.
LGA
C.
DIMM
D.
SODIMM
6.
How is the core speed of a processor measured?
A.
Gigahertz (GHz)
B.
Millions of instructions per second (MIPS)
C.
Gigabytes (GB)
D.
Gigabits per second (Gbps)
