Question 1

After you install a processor, you should check the _____________ to verify that the system recognized the processor correctly.

Accepted Answer

BIOS setup,BIOS

Question 2

Describe the three levels of cache used by a processor.

Accepted Answer

Memory on the processor die is called Level 1 cache (L1 cache). Memory in the processor package, but not on the processor die, is called Level 2 cache (L2 cache). Some processors use a third cache farther from the processor core, but still in the processor package, which is called Level 3 cache (L3 cache).

Question 3

What unit of measurement is used for DIMM read and write times?

Accepted Answer

A)   milliseconds
B)   microseconds
C)   nanoseconds
D)   picoseconds C

Question 4

After you have installed a processor, what should you do if you turn on the system and power comes on but you don't see any output on the screen and the system does not seem to be going through its normal boot procedure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of After you have installed a processor, what...

Question 5

What are the three category of DDR memory and how do they compare with regular SDRAM and each other?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the three category of DDR...

Question 6

Today's DIMMs use a 64-bit data path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

CAS _____________ measures memory access timing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of CAS _____________ measures memory access timing....

Question 8

Describe the step of processor installation that involves the application of thermal compound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the step of processor installation that...

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: a placeholder module used in Rambus memory configurations
an error checking technology used by SIMMs
the number of clock cycles it takes to write or read a row of data
memory chips installed on one side of the module
a Rambus memory module
an error checking technology used by DIMMs
a task or group of instructions executed by the CPU
a technology that allows a processor to handle more than one group of instructions
the factor used to determine clock speed between the processor and FSB
double-sided DIMMs that provide more than one bank

Accepted Answer

The Answer of RAS Latency and multiplier and ECC and is...

Question 10

Which of the following memory configurations definitely will not work when populating a motherboard with DIMMs?

Accepted Answer

A)   using two different manufacturer's memory
B)   mixing memory speeds
C)   leaving a slot unpopulated
D)   mixing unbuffered with registered

Question 11

Discuss how the processor frequency and the Front Side Bus frequency are related.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how the processor frequency and the...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a processor?

Accepted Answer

A)   clock speed
B)   processor architecture
C)   amount of CMOS
D)   multi-core processing

Question 13

The __________________ family of AMD processors has processors that run up to 3.2 GHz, have up to 6 cores, and use the AM3 socket.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________________ family of AMD processors has...

Question 14

Which of the following is true about DIMM technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)   DDR2 uses 184 pins
B)   DDR3 is backward compatible with DDR2
C)   SDRAM runs synchronized with the system clock
D)   the S in SDRAM stands for static

Question 15

The two major manufacturers of processors are Intel and NVIDIA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Multiple processors can be installed in a single processor housing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which type of memory can support quad, triple, and dual channels?

Accepted Answer

A)   DDR3
B)   DDR2
C)   DDR
D)   RIMM

Question 18

Which Intel processor technology interconnects the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter as a unit, improving laptop performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pentium
B)   Core i5
C)   Celeron
D)   Centrino

Question 19

Which of the following is true about installing a processor on a motherboard?

Accepted Answer

A)   after placing the processor in the socket, you need to lock down the lever
B)   it's okay to reuse thermal compound when you remove and reinstall a processor
C)   processors are protected from ESD, so you don't need a grounding bracelet
D)   use plenty of thermal compound, you can never use too much of this substance

Question 20

List and describe the components found in a Pentium processor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the components found in...

Exam 5: Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

After you install a processor, you should check the _____________ to verify that the system recognized the processor correctly.

Describe the three levels of cache used by a processor.

What unit of measurement is used for DIMM read and write times?

After you have installed a processor, what should you do if you turn on the system and power comes on but you don't see any output on the screen and the system does not seem to be going through its normal boot procedure?

What are the three category of DDR memory and how do they compare with regular SDRAM and each other?

Today's DIMMs use a 64-bit data path.

CAS _____________ measures memory access timing.

Describe the step of processor installation that involves the application of thermal compound.

Matching :

Which of the following memory configurations definitely will not work when populating a motherboard with DIMMs?

Discuss how the processor frequency and the Front Side Bus frequency are related.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a processor?

The __________________ family of AMD processors has processors that run up to 3.2 GHz, have up to 6 cores, and use the AM3 socket.

Which of the following is true about DIMM technologies?

The two major manufacturers of processors are Intel and NVIDIA.

Multiple processors can be installed in a single processor housing.

Which type of memory can support quad, triple, and dual channels?

Which Intel processor technology interconnects the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter as a unit, improving laptop performance?

Which of the following is true about installing a processor on a motherboard?

List and describe the components found in a Pentium processor.