CompTIA A+ Explain the Following Details for CPU Flashcards

Can you explain the following details for the CPU? These flashcards can help. CPU stands for the central processing unit. The chipsets of modern motherboards have evolved, and much of our legacy of motherboards is continued with CPUs. All of your CPU cycles are cycling on this motherboard. CPU has slots for adapter connections. Read and study these flashcards, and you will be well on your way to passing the test.

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Which of these is the speed of he CPU?
Internal clock speed
Which of the following sockets work with an i7 processor?
1366
Which is the fastest cache memory?
L1
What does Hyer-Threading do?
It enables for two simultaneous threads to be processed by one CPU core
What seals the tiny gaps between the CPU cap and the heat sink?
Thermal compound
What is the amount of power required to cool the computer?
TDP (Thermal design point)
Which kind of socket incorporates "lands" to ensure connectivity to a CPU?
LGA (Land grid array)


Which of these is a difference between clock speed and bus speed?
The clock speed is the internal speed of the CPU
A customer's liquid cooled system is intermittently overheating. What are possible reasons for this?
Air trapped in the line
Water pump is becoming faulty
When deciding on a CPU for use with a specific motherboard, what does it need to be compatible with?
Socket
You are troubleshooting a CPU and have already cut power, disconnected the power cable, opened the case, and put on you antistatic strap. What should you do next?
Check connections
You have installed the CPU and heat sink/fan assembly. What should you do next?
Plug in the fan
What is a possibler symptom of a failing CPU?
A CPU is beyond the recommended voltage range.
You just completed a CPU installation. However, when you turn on the computer, the POST sounds a series of beeps, and the system won't boot. What is the most likely cause?
The CPU is not properly seated