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SRAM requires constant refreshing to maintain data storage.
False
True
2
Which benefit does 3D stacking technology provide in modern CPU manufacturing?
D) A decrease in performance per watt
C) Fewer transistors per chip
A) Higher power consumption
B) More components packed into a smaller space
3
What does the clock frequency of a CPU indicate?
D) The power consumption level
C) The size of its cache
B) The total number of cores
A) The number of operations it can perform per second
4
Dual-channel memory architecture increases the bandwidth by using two memory modules in parallel.
True
False
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What is the main advantage of SRAM over DRAM?
Faster and more expensive
Requires constant refreshing
Takes up less space
Stores more data per chip
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True or False: The Intel 4004 was the first commercially available microprocessor.
True
False
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Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when power is lost?
Flash memory
ROM
RAM
CCD
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Which statement best describes the role of the CPU in a computer?
C) It executes instructions and manages data flow between components.
A) It permanently stores data.
D) It renders graphics for the display.
B) It powers the computer's peripherals.
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In the fetch-decode-execute cycle, which stage involves retrieving an instruction from memory?
B) Execute
A) Decode
C) Fetch
D) Write-back
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True or False: Hyperthreading allows a single physical CPU core to run two threads simultaneously.
False
True
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True or False: Modern CPUs are built on a single integrated circuit that combines CU, ALU, registers, and cache.
True
False
12
What differentiates DDR SDRAM from standard SDRAM?
Only reads data, does not write
Transfers data on both rising and falling clock edges
Uses phase-change materials
Requires ultraviolet light to erase
13
Which feature represents an AI-enhanced capability in a modern CPU?
D) Built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs)
C) Higher clock speed only
B) Larger physical size
A) Integrated USB controllers
14
How does DRAM store data?
Using flip-flops
By switching between amorphous and crystalline states
Using capacitors and transistors
With flash memory cells
15
Which type of memory is commonly used for BIOS settings and cannot be modified during normal operation?
DRAM
ROM
DIMM
SRAM
16
What is a characteristic of EEPROM?
It can be rewritten using an electric charge
It operates synchronously with the system clock
It can only be written once
It requires UV light to erase data
17
What does CPU stand for?
D) Central Program Unit
C) Computer Personal Unit
B) Central Processing Unit
A) Central Process Unit
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Which component of the CPU performs mathematical and logical operations?
A) Control Unit
B) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
C) Register File
D) Cache
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Which memory module is the current standard for modern PCs?
SRAM
PROM
SIMM
DIMM
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What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?
To load and run programs and instructions
To store BIOS settings
To store data permanently
To increase storage capacity
