CIS 106 Unit 6 Assessment
3.8 - 3.10
Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-processor system?
Correct Answer:
Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard.
Which statements are true of processor caches? (Select two.)
Correct Answer:
L1 is typically unique to a processor core.
Correct Answer:
L3 is shared between all cores.
You have overclocked the processor on your workstation to run at a higher speed. Now the
workstation is overheating, and you are concerned that the processor might become damaged.
Which of the following is the BEST solution to this issue?
Correct Answer:
Upgrade the workstation cooling devices.
Upon reviewing the specifications for a motherboard, you find that the motherboard uses a 1155
CPU socket.
Which of the following manufacturers' CPUs can you use for this motherboard?
Correct Answer:
Intel
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a CPU socket?
Correct Answer:
, CIS 106 Unit 6 Assessment
3.8 - 3.10
A CPU socket is a single connector between a microprocessor and the motherboard.
Which of the following should you always do to avoid damage when you prepare to install a CPU?
(Select two.)
Correct Answer:
Use anti-static protection.
Correct Answer:
Ensure that the CPU and motherboard socket type match.
You have been using the same computer for several years. To improve performance, you decide to
upgrade the processor. You check the motherboard documentation and purchase the fastest
processor that is supported by the motherboard. However, when you try to start the computer, it
beeps regularly, and nothing is displayed on the screen.
Which of the following actions will MOST likely resolve this issue? (Select two.)
Correct Answer:
Reinstall the old processor in the motherboard.
Correct Answer:
Flash the UEFI firmware.
Where do you install the heat sink and fan once you insert the CPU into the motherboard socket?
Correct Answer:
You install both on top of the CPU.
3.8 - 3.10
Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-processor system?
Correct Answer:
Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard.
Which statements are true of processor caches? (Select two.)
Correct Answer:
L1 is typically unique to a processor core.
Correct Answer:
L3 is shared between all cores.
You have overclocked the processor on your workstation to run at a higher speed. Now the
workstation is overheating, and you are concerned that the processor might become damaged.
Which of the following is the BEST solution to this issue?
Correct Answer:
Upgrade the workstation cooling devices.
Upon reviewing the specifications for a motherboard, you find that the motherboard uses a 1155
CPU socket.
Which of the following manufacturers' CPUs can you use for this motherboard?
Correct Answer:
Intel
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a CPU socket?
Correct Answer:
, CIS 106 Unit 6 Assessment
3.8 - 3.10
A CPU socket is a single connector between a microprocessor and the motherboard.
Which of the following should you always do to avoid damage when you prepare to install a CPU?
(Select two.)
Correct Answer:
Use anti-static protection.
Correct Answer:
Ensure that the CPU and motherboard socket type match.
You have been using the same computer for several years. To improve performance, you decide to
upgrade the processor. You check the motherboard documentation and purchase the fastest
processor that is supported by the motherboard. However, when you try to start the computer, it
beeps regularly, and nothing is displayed on the screen.
Which of the following actions will MOST likely resolve this issue? (Select two.)
Correct Answer:
Reinstall the old processor in the motherboard.
Correct Answer:
Flash the UEFI firmware.
Where do you install the heat sink and fan once you insert the CPU into the motherboard socket?
Correct Answer:
You install both on top of the CPU.
