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2 Processors and Cooling Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: A CPU may include integrated graphics, but you should check the specifications of the particular processor to confirm.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A computer is mainly used for video encoding that can run tasks in parallel. Which conclusion about choosing a CPU is best supported?

A
A program that can render several parts of a scene in parallel may benefit from more cores.
B
Every program runs faster whenever its CPU has more cores.
C
Core count alone determines how quickly any program finishes.

Written response

1 point

What is the CPU component called that keeps frequently needed data in small, fast memory close to the cores?

True or false

1 point

True or false: The relationship between the number of CPU cores and threads depends on the processor's design.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

Two CPU models have different designs and clock speeds. What is the most reliable way to compare them for a particular task?

A
Choose the CPU with the highest listed GHz because clock speed fully determines performance.
B
Choose the CPU with the highest base frequency because processor design does not affect comparisons.
C
Use relevant performance tests because different CPU designs can do different amounts of work per cycle.

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1 point

You are checking whether a CPU will work in a planned build. Select all the compatibility checks that the material recommends.

A
Confirm that the CPU and motherboard use compatible sockets.
B
Check the motherboard's CPU-support list for chipset and BIOS requirements.
C
Assume a CPU will work if its socket physically fits the motherboard.
D
Confirm that the CPU and motherboard support the planned memory type.
E
Check that the cooler attaches to the socket, fits in the case, and is suitable for the CPU's heat output.

Fill in the blank

1 point

A thin layer of helps transfer heat between the processor and cooler. Mount the cooler .

Choose one

1 point

Which description correctly explains how a liquid-cooling system moves heat away from a CPU?

A
The pump moves air through the case, and the liquid cools the motherboard.
B
A pump and liquid carry heat to a radiator, where fans release it.
C
The radiator carries liquid heat into the CPU, and the fans pump liquid through the system.

Written response

1 point

What is the protective behavior called when a CPU reduces its power or clock speed as it approaches its thermal limits?

Choose all

1 point

When assessing CPU performance for a demanding workload, select all the factors the material identifies as relevant.

A
Whether the workload can use multiple cores.
B
Processor architecture and cache.
C
The CPU's core count alone, regardless of workload.
D
Memory and other system limits.
E
Whether cooling can be sustained during the workload.
F
The highest boost clock alone, regardless of how long it can be maintained.

Fill in the blank

1 point

A or similar power and thermal rating is useful for cooling planning, but it is not necessarily the maximum power the CPU can draw during demanding work.

Open ended

1 point

Someone is choosing a CPU for a long-running workload. Explain how they should compare candidate CPUs and why a briefly reached boost clock may not predict performance throughout the task.

Choose one

1 point

A CPU reaches a high boost frequency briefly, then runs at a lower clock speed during a long task. Which explanation is consistent with the material?

A
A CPU's boost frequency is guaranteed throughout any demanding workload.
B
A CPU may briefly reach a higher boost frequency under suitable conditions and later run slower during sustained work.
C
A CPU cannot change its clock speed after a workload begins.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Because one CPU model includes a cooler, you can assume another CPU model from the same manufacturer includes one too.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A computer needs to display images but will not have a separate graphics card. Which CPU feature could provide that capability, if the processor model includes it?

A
A larger cache
B
Integrated graphics
C
A higher thread count
D
A higher thermal rating

Written response

1 point

What is the name of the small, fast memory on a processor that keeps frequently needed data close to its cores?

Choose one

1 point

You are comparing CPUs for video encoding, a workload that can run tasks in parallel. Which approach best uses the core-count specification?

A
Choose the CPU with the highest core count, since every program runs faster with more cores.
B
Choose the CPU with the highest clock speed, since clock speed determines all performance.
C
Consider core count alongside whether the video-encoding workload can run tasks in parallel.
D
Ignore core count, since it only affects how much cache a CPU has.

Choose one

1 point

In a conventional air-cooling setup, what roles do the heatsink and fan perform?

A
The heatsink transfers heat away from the CPU, while the fan moves air across it.
B
The fan transfers heat into the CPU, while the heatsink increases airflow through the case.
C
The heatsink supplies power to the CPU, while the fan monitors its temperature.
D
The fan carries liquid to a radiator, while the heatsink controls the motherboard BIOS.

Choose one

1 point

A CPU fits a motherboard’s socket, but the assembled system does not start. What compatibility issue should you check next?

A
The motherboard’s memory type is the only remaining compatibility check.
B
The BIOS may not support that processor version, so verify support and any update requirement.
C
A processor that fits the socket is guaranteed to work once the cooler is attached.
D
The CPU’s clock speed is too high for any motherboard to recognize it.

Written response

1 point

What is the term for a processor reducing its power or clock speed as it approaches its thermal limits?