Processors: Types, Architecture, and Performance - Interactive Learning Quiz

Question 1

In multi-core processors, how do threads improve processing efficiency?

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Threads enable multiple instructions to be executed concurrently on different cores.

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Threads increase the number of processor registers available.

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Threads reduce the processor's clock speed.

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Threads increase the cache memory size.

Question 2

Which component is **not** part of a processor?

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Control Unit

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Registers

Question 3

Which component is responsible for fetching and decoding instructions?

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Control Unit

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Registers

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System Clock

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a register file?

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To store temporary data used by the processor during execution

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To hold instructions that are waiting to execute

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To store the operating system

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To connect the processor to external devices

Question 5

Which of the following is a measure of processor speed?

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Clock speed

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Number of cores

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Cache size

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Bus speed

Question 6

What is the key difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit processor?

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The number of bits that can be processed at once

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The number of cores available

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The speed at which the processor runs

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The type of instructions that can be executed

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of processor bus?

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Power supply

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Data bus

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Address bus

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Control bus

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of a cache memory in a computer system?

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To store frequently accessed data and instructions for faster retrieval

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To store the operating system

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To connect the processor to external devices

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To provide additional memory for running programs

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of using a multi-core processor?

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Increased processing power

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Reduced power consumption

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Improved reliability

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Lower cost

Question 10

What is the main function of a hypervisor in a computing system?

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To allow multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server

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To connect processors to memory

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To store frequently accessed instructions in a cache

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To monitor the performance of a processor

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the performance of a processor?

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Software optimization

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Clock speed

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Cache size

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Number of cores

Question 12

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) within a processor?

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To perform mathematical and logical operations on data

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To manage the flow of instructions

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To store temporary results

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To communicate with external devices

Question 13

Which type of processor architecture emphasizes a simplified instruction set and higher clock speeds?

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Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)

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Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)

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Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW)

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Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD)

Question 14

What is the key difference between a uniprocessor and a multiprocessor system?

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A multiprocessor has multiple processors, while a uniprocessor has only one.

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A uniprocessor has multiple processors, while a multiprocessor has only one.

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A uniprocessor is more powerful than a multiprocessor.

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A multiprocessor is more efficient than a uniprocessor.

Question 15

What is the purpose of a cache memory in a processor?

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To store frequently accessed data and reduce memory access time

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To hold the operating system and essential programs

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To provide additional storage space for large files

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To connect the processor to the motherboard

Question 16

Which type of computer bus is responsible for carrying instructions and addresses between the processor and memory?

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Address bus

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Data bus

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Control bus

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Expansion bus

Question 17

What is the primary responsibility of the Control Unit within a processor?

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Decoding instructions into a format that the processor can understand

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Fetching instructions from memory

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Executing the decoded instructions

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Storing data and intermediate results

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a processor cache?

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To store frequently accessed data and instructions for faster access

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To perform mathematical calculations

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To control the flow of data through the processor

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To store user-defined variables

Question 19

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a multi-core processor?

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It contains multiple independent processing units

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It has a higher clock speed than single-core processors

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It requires less power than single-core processors

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It cannot handle as many tasks as single-core processors

Question 20

What is the primary role of the control unit in a processor?

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Controlling the flow of data and instructions within the processor

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Executing instructions

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Performing calculations

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Storing data

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of a bus in a computer system?

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To connect various components within the system

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To store data and instructions

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To execute instructions

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To control the flow of data and instructions

Question 22

Which type of bus is specifically designed to transfer data between the processor and memory?

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Data bus

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Address bus

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Control bus

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Expansion bus

Question 23

What is the key difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit processor?

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The amount of data that can be processed in one cycle

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The number of cores

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The clock speed

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The type of bus they use

Question 24

Which of the following is not a factor that can influence processor performance?

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Operating system

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Clock speed

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Number of cores

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Cache size

Question 25

What is the primary function of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a processor?

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Performing mathematical and logical operations

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Storing data and instructions

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Controlling the flow of data and instructions

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Executing instructions