Question 1

Which hardware component predicts what data will be needed and makes that data available to the CPU's internal memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  cache controller 
B)  data bus 
C)  address bus 
D)  RAM controller 
A)  cache controller 
B)  data bus 
C)  address bus 
D)  RAM controller A

Question 2

computer CPU architecture in which processor components are reconfigured to conduct different operations as required

Accepted Answer

A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache 
A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache A

Question 3

the part of a processor used to read and execute instructions

Accepted Answer

A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache 
A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache E

Question 4

You work for a college that was just donated a computer with an Itanium processor. Which of the following OSs can NOT be installed on this computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Windows XP 64-bit 
B)  Vista 64-bit 
C)  Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64-bit 
D)  Windows Server 2008 64-bit 
A)  Windows XP 64-bit 
B)  Vista 64-bit 
C)  Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64-bit 
D)  Windows Server 2008 64-bit

Question 5

Approximately how much data could a CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 32-bit data bus transfer per second?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 Gigabits 
B)  8 Gigabits 
C)  4 Gigabytes 
D)  8 Gigabytes 
A)  4 Gigabits 
B)  8 Gigabits 
C)  4 Gigabytes 
D)  8 Gigabytes

Question 6

The Intel Itanium processor is a CISC-based processor that uses a 32-bit architecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If your address bus is 20-bits wide,approximately how much memory can your computer address?

Accepted Answer

A)  64K bytes 
B)  1024K bytes 
C)  4G bits 
D)  64K bits 
A)  64K bytes 
B)  1024K bytes 
C)  4G bits 
D)  64K bits

Question 8

A RISC CPU performs more complex instructions and can work on general-purpose hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

the speed at which the processor communicates with the memory and other devices in the computer

Accepted Answer

A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache 
A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache

Question 10

What RISC processor design can build multiple instructions into a single word and can combine instructions into groups,allowing parallel operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  pipelining 
B)  EPIC 
C)  instruction caching 
D)  complex instruction set 
A)  pipelining 
B)  EPIC 
C)  instruction caching 
D)  complex instruction set

Question 11

Describe the difference between the internal and external clock speeds of a CPU.

Accepted Answer

The internal clock speed tells you how m

Question 12

an internal communications pathway that allows computer components,such as the CPU,display adapter,and main memory,to share information

Accepted Answer

A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache 
A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache

Question 13

The ability of a single EPIC processor to perform the instructions in an instruction group simultaneously is ______________ operation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability of a single EPIC processor...

Question 14

Clock speed and CPU design are factors that determine how fast instructions are executed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the three types of bus that you will find in every computer design.

Accepted Answer

address bu

Question 16

The address bus almost always runs faster than the external clock speed of the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A CPU scheduling algorithm that allows two or more processes to be run at the same time by a single CPU is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

multithrea

Question 18

CPUs that run faster generally require more energy and generate more heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPIC 
B)  hyper-threading 
C)  RISC 
D)  super-threading 
A)  EPIC 
B)  hyper-threading 
C)  RISC 
D)  super-threading

Question 20

a computer CPU design that dedicates processor hardware components to certain functions

Accepted Answer

A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache 
A) CISC 
B) external clock speed 
C) data bus 
D) address bus 
E) core
F)hyper-threading
G)control bus
H)instruction set
I)RISC
J)execution-based cache

Which hardware component predicts what data will be needed and makes that data available to the CPU's internal memory?

computer CPU architecture in which processor components are reconfigured to conduct different operations as required

the part of a processor used to read and execute instructions

You work for a college that was just donated a computer with an Itanium processor. Which of the following OSs can NOT be installed on this computer?

Approximately how much data could a CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 32-bit data bus transfer per second?

The Intel Itanium processor is a CISC-based processor that uses a 32-bit architecture.

If your address bus is 20-bits wide,approximately how much memory can your computer address?

A RISC CPU performs more complex instructions and can work on general-purpose hardware.

the speed at which the processor communicates with the memory and other devices in the computer

What RISC processor design can build multiple instructions into a single word and can combine instructions into groups,allowing parallel operation?

Describe the difference between the internal and external clock speeds of a CPU.

an internal communications pathway that allows computer components,such as the CPU,display adapter,and main memory,to share information

The ability of a single EPIC processor to perform the instructions in an instruction group simultaneously is ______________ operation.

Clock speed and CPU design are factors that determine how fast instructions are executed.

List the three types of bus that you will find in every computer design.

The address bus almost always runs faster than the external clock speed of the CPU.

A CPU scheduling algorithm that allows two or more processes to be run at the same time by a single CPU is called __________________.

CPUs that run faster generally require more energy and generate more heat.

Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously?

a computer CPU design that dedicates processor hardware components to certain functions

Operating System Theory

Popular Operating Systems

File Systems

Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems

Configuring Input and Output Devices

Using and Configuring Storage Devices

Modem and Other Remote Communications Devices

Network Connectivity

Resource Sharing Over a Network

Standard Operating and Maintenance Proceedures

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Exam 3: Operating System Hardware Components

Which hardware component predicts what data will be needed and makes that data available to the CPU's internal memory?

computer CPU architecture in which processor components are reconfigured to conduct different operations as required

the part of a processor used to read and execute instructions

You work for a college that was just donated a computer with an Itanium processor. Which of the following OSs can NOT be installed on this computer?

Approximately how much data could a CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 32-bit data bus transfer per second?

The Intel Itanium processor is a CISC-based processor that uses a 32-bit architecture.

If your address bus is 20-bits wide,approximately how much memory can your computer address?

A RISC CPU performs more complex instructions and can work on general-purpose hardware.

the speed at which the processor communicates with the memory and other devices in the computer

What RISC processor design can build multiple instructions into a single word and can combine instructions into groups,allowing parallel operation?

Describe the difference between the internal and external clock speeds of a CPU.

an internal communications pathway that allows computer components,such as the CPU,display adapter,and main memory,to share information

The ability of a single EPIC processor to perform the instructions in an instruction group simultaneously is ______________ operation.

Clock speed and CPU design are factors that determine how fast instructions are executed.

List the three types of bus that you will find in every computer design.

The address bus almost always runs faster than the external clock speed of the CPU.

A CPU scheduling algorithm that allows two or more processes to be run at the same time by a single CPU is called __________________.

CPUs that run faster generally require more energy and generate more heat.

Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously?

a computer CPU design that dedicates processor hardware components to certain functions

Operating System Theory

Popular Operating Systems

File Systems

Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems

Configuring Input and Output Devices

Using and Configuring Storage Devices

Modem and Other Remote Communications Devices

Network Connectivity

Resource Sharing Over a Network

Standard Operating and Maintenance Proceedures

Filters