Question 1

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- a technology that allows a processor to handle more than one group of instructions

Accepted Answer

A)   RIMM
B)   dual ranked
C)   ECC
D)   Hyper-Threading
E)   multiplierF)  parityG)  RAS LatencyH)  processor frequencyI)  single-sidedJ)  Thread

Question 2

What 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 3

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- the factor used to determine clock speed between the processor and FSB

Accepted Answer

A)   RIMM
B)   dual ranked
C)   ECC
D)   Hyper-Threading
E)   multiplierF)  parityG)  RAS LatencyH)  processor frequencyI)  single-sidedJ)  Thread

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The speed at which the processor operate...

Question 5

What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB)  technology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Xtreme Security (XS) 
B)   eXecute Disable (X
D)  
C)   Enhanced Virus Protection
D)   BitStopper

Question 6

What is the most likely result of a correctly installed processor, but an incorrectly installed cooler?

Accepted Answer

A)   powers on, but nothing else happens
B)   boot process begins, but system suddenly turns off after a short period
C)   system does not power on at all
D)   BIOS setup does not recognize the processor correctly

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding 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 9

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
-a task or group of instructions executed by the CPU

Accepted Answer

A)   RIMM
B)   dual ranked
C)   ECC
D)   Hyper-Threading
E)   multiplierF)  parityG)  RAS LatencyH)  processor frequencyI)  single-sidedJ)  Thread

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT the name of a current family of Intel processors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Duo
B)   Core
C)   Atom
D)   Celeron

Question 11

What two technologies below are hybrid processors that can handle 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems natively?

Accepted Answer

A)   Itanium
B)   IA64
C)   AMD64
D)   EM64T

Question 12

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- the number of clock cycles it takes to write or read a row of data

Accepted Answer

A)   RIMM
B)   dual ranked
C)   ECC
D)   Hyper-Threading
E)   multiplierF)  parityG)  RAS LatencyH)  processor frequencyI)  single-sidedJ)  Thread

Question 13

Describe the three levels of cache used by a processor.

Accepted Answer

Today's processors all have some memory ...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Where can the Execute Disable Bit (EDB)  technology be disabled?

Accepted Answer

A)   In the EDB configuration software.
B)   In the BIOS / UEFI setup screen
C)   In the Windows Device Driver screen
D)   In the Windows command line EDB utility

Question 16

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- an error checking technology used by older SIMMs

Accepted Answer

A)   RIMM
B)   dual ranked
C)   ECC
D)   Hyper-Threading
E)   multiplierF)  parityG)  RAS LatencyH)  processor frequencyI)  single-sidedJ)  Thread

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM, or SD...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

If the cooler has thermal compound preap...

Question 19

When populating a motherboard with DIMM modules, what configuration option will not work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

List and describe the components found in a Pentium processor.

Accepted Answer

An input/output (I/O) unit manages data ...

Exam 4: Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

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

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

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. -a task or group of instructions executed by the CPU

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What is the most likely result of a correctly installed processor, but an incorrectly installed cooler?

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List and describe the components found in a Pentium processor.

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a technology that allows a processor to handle more than one group of instructions

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

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Which of the following is NOT the name of a current family of Intel processors?

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Where can the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology be disabled?

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

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

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What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology?

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What two technologies below are hybrid processors that can handle 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems natively?

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When populating a motherboard with DIMM modules, what configuration option will not work?

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

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Describe the three levels of cache used by a processor.

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Which statement is true regarding DIMM technologies?

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - an error checking technology used by older SIMMs

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - the factor used to determine clock speed between the processor and FSB

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Matching Match each item with a statement below. - the number of clock cycles it takes to write or read a row of data

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