Test Your Knowledge on Modern CPU Architectures!
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Created 7/10/2024
Dive deep into the world of modern CPU architectures and see how well you know the features and intricacies of today's processors.
1. What does 'ISA' stand for in CPU architecture?
Instruction Set Architecture
Interrupt Service Arithmetic
Integrated System Array
Internal Storage Arrangement
2. Which of the following is NOT a major component within a modern CPU?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Network Interface Card
Control Unit
Memory Cache
3. Which processor architecture popularized the use of microcode?
Apple M1
Intel 4004
IBM System/360
AMD K5
4. What is the primary role of a cache in modern CPU design?
To control input/output devices
To execute instructions
To manage power distribution
To store frequently accessed data
5. Which ISA is used by AMD's Zen 3 CPUs?
6. What does a multi-core processor consist of?
Multiple CPUs in separate chips
A single-threaded processing unit
An integrated GPU and CPU
Multiple CPU cores in one chip
7. Which modern CPU design helps reduce power consumption by removing the global clock signal?
Multi-threaded CPU
Asynchronous CPU
Dynamic Frequency CPU
Synchronous CPU
8. What is the term for CPUs that support executing more than one thread concurrently?
Double-threading Unit
Simultaneous Multithreading
Single-threaded Execution
Parallel Processing Unit
9. Which feature of modern CPUs helps predict the direction of branches in code to improve performance?
Clock Gating
Hyper-Threading
Branch Prediction
Cache Prefetching
10. Which Intel feature accelerates data movement and transformation operations?
Intel Data Streaming Accelerator
Intel Memory Enhancer
Intel Turbo Boost
Intel Compute Engine
11. What technique do modern CPUs use to execute more than one instruction per clock cycle?
Instruction Pipelining
Cache Loading
Clock Doubling
Serial Execution
12. What does the ALU in a CPU do?
Handles memory addressing
Performs arithmetic and logic operations
Controls instruction execution
Manages input/output devices
13. Which company is known for its 8-Core FX-8350 CPU?
14. What is a key advantage of using a 3D integrated circuit (3D IC) in CPU design?
Higher operating temperatures
Increased power consumption
Improved performance and reduced latency
Simplified manufacturing process
15. Which of the following is NOT a function of Intel's Data Load Balancer (DLB)?
Lock-free operation
Supports ordered traffic
Dynamic load balancing
Data Compression
