Question 1

The faster the clock speed, the more of these the processor can execute per second. What are they?
A) registers
B) functions
C) arguments
D) instructions

Accepted Answer

The faster clock speed allows the processor to execute more instructions per second. Registers, functions, and arguments do not necessarily increase with clock speed.

Question 2

Which of the following is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations?
A) machine unit
B) control unit
C) ALU
D) CPU

Accepted Answer

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations. The machine unit is not a component of the processor, while the control unit and CPU work together with the ALU to execute instructions. However, the CPU is a broader term that encompasses all the components of the processor, including the ALU.

Question 3

The processor relies which of the following to control the timing of all computer operations?
A) system clock
B) master clock
C) unit clock
D) control clock

Accepted Answer

The system clock is responsible for controlling the timing of all computer operations by generating a regular sequence of electronic pulses.

Question 4

Which of the following processors is a chip with two or more separate processor cores?
A) parallel
B) compressed
C) multi-core
D) binary

Accepted Answer

A multi-core processor is a single computing component with two or more independent actual processing units (cores), which read and execute program instructions.

Question 5

Which of the following is contained on an integrated circuit and can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges?
A) transistor
B) switcher
C) capacitor
D) resistor

Accepted Answer

A transistor is an electronic device that can act as a switch or amplifier. It can control the flow of electrical charges by either allowing or blocking them from passing through the circuit, making it an essential component in integrated circuits. Switcher may refer to a type of power supply, but it is not a component found on integrated circuits. Capacitors and resistors also have important functions in electronic circuits, but they do not act as switches for electrical charges.

Question 6

AMD is the leading manufacturer of which of the following kinds of processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive?
A) Macintosh-compatible
B) Intel-compatible
C) Celeron-compatible
D) Xeon-compatible

Accepted Answer

AMD is the leading manufacturer of Intel-compatible processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive.

Question 7

Which of the following is etched on a computer chip and contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current?
A) indexed
B) systematized
C) calibrated
D) integrated

Accepted Answer

An integrated circuit (IC) is etched on a computer chip and contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current.

Question 8

Some computer and chip manufacturers use which of the following terms to refer to a personal computer processor chip?
A) microprocessor
B) parallel processor
C) coprocessor
D) perpendicular processor

Accepted Answer

Microprocessor is the term commonly used by computer and chip manufacturers to refer to a personal computer processor chip. The other options listed, parallel processor, coprocessor, and perpendicular processor, are all types of processors but are not commonly used to refer to a personal computer processor chip.

Question 9

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?
A) one thousand
B) one million
C) one billion
D) one trillion

Accepted Answer

One gigahertz equals one billion ticks of the system clock per second.

Question 10

Which of the following is measured by the number of ticks per second?
A) temporal rate
B) system rate
C) processor speed
D) clock speed

Accepted Answer

The number of ticks per second is measured by the clock speed, which is the speed at which the processor's clock generates pulses. This measurement is used to gauge the performance of a processor, and faster clock speeds generally indicate better performance.

Question 11

Which of the following are small high-speed storage locations contained by the processor and that temporarily hold data and instructions?
A) indices
B) switchers
C) capacitors
D) registers

Accepted Answer

Registers are small high-speed storage locations within the processor that temporarily hold data and instructions for quick access.

Question 12

Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?
A) control unit
B) concatenation unit
C) compression unit
D) micro unit

Accepted Answer

The control unit is responsible for directing and coordinating most of the operations in the computer, which includes fetching instructions from memory, decoding them, and executing them by sending signals to other parts of the computer such as the arithmetic logic unit and input/output devices. The other options (B, C, D) are not components of the processor involved in directing and coordinating operations.

Question 13

Which of the following is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data?
A) system unit
B) master section
C) control port
D) base chip

Accepted Answer

The system unit is the case that contains the electronic components of the computer used to process data.

Question 14

Which of the following interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?
A) control unit
B) binary device
C) CPU
D) compressor

Accepted Answer

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. The control unit and binary device are components within the CPU. The compressor is not involved in computer operation.

Question 15

On which of the following are electronic components and most storage devices part of the system unit and do other devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, normally occupy space outside the system unit?
A) desktop personal computers
B) notebook computers
C) mobile devices
D) Tablet PCs

Accepted Answer

The answer of On which of the following are electronic...

Question 16

Which of the following is a small piece of semi-conducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched?
A) computer plug
B) computer port
C) computer chip
D) computer roster

Accepted Answer

A small piece of semi-conducting material on which integrated circuits are etched is commonly known as a computer chip.

Question 17

Which of the following is the main circuit board of the system unit?
A) control board
B) system board
C) master board
D) index board

Accepted Answer

The main circuit board of the system unit is commonly known as the system board or motherboard. Options A, C, and D are not commonly used to refer to the main circuit board.

Question 18

With which of the following does the processor begin fetching a second instruction before it completes the machine cycle for the first instruction?
A) clocking
B) multi-core processing
C) pipelining
D) recatching

Accepted Answer

Pipelining is a technique where the processor begins fetching a second instruction before it completes the machine cycle for the first instruction, allowing for more efficient processing.

Question 19

The case of which of the following is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage?
A) form factor
B) chassis
C) motherboard
D) chip

Accepted Answer

The chassis is the case that houses and protects the internal electronic components of a computer or device.

Question 20

Each tick of the system clock equates to which of the following?
A) clock shot
B) clock spring
C) clock rhythm
D) clock cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each tick of the system clock equates...

Quiz 4: The Components of the Unit System

The faster the clock speed, the more of these the processor can execute per second. What are they?

Which of the following is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations?

The processor relies which of the following to control the timing of all computer operations?

Which of the following processors is a chip with two or more separate processor cores?

Which of the following is contained on an integrated circuit and can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges?

AMD is the leading manufacturer of which of the following kinds of processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive?

Which of the following is etched on a computer chip and contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current?

Some computer and chip manufacturers use which of the following terms to refer to a personal computer processor chip?

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?

Which of the following is measured by the number of ticks per second?

Which of the following are small high-speed storage locations contained by the processor and that temporarily hold data and instructions?

Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?

Which of the following is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data?

Which of the following interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?

On which of the following are electronic components and most storage devices part of the system unit and do other devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, normally occupy space outside the system unit?

Which of the following is a small piece of semi-conducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched?

Which of the following is the main circuit board of the system unit?

With which of the following does the processor begin fetching a second instruction before it completes the machine cycle for the first instruction?

The case of which of the following is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage?

Each tick of the system clock equates to which of the following?