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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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out of the case. You might not know immediately that the CPU has smoked,

but follow your nose. Seriously. Sniff the inside of the case until you find the

strongest smell. If it’s the CPU, that’s bad news. Whatever electrical short hit

it probably caused damage to the motherboard too, and you’re looking at a

long day of replacement and rebuilding.

Beyond A+

Intel Core M

The Intel Core M runs cool and sips juice for incredibly long battery life in

mobile devices. The official TDP is just 4.5 watts—compared to a mobile

version of a Core i7 that demands 57 watts. The trade-off Intel makes with

the Core M is in raw processing power. It’s a little less powerful than a

mobile Core i3—enough to get the job done, but not enough to run a serious

game or other demanding application. On the other hand, the incredibly low

electricity use means manufacturers can skip the fan and make super-skinny

devices.

Chapter Review

Questions

1. What do registers provide for the CPU?

A. Registers determine the clock speed.

B. The CPU uses registers for temporary storage of internal

commands and data.

C. Registers enable the CPU to address RAM.

D. Registers enable the CPU to control the address bus.

2. What function does the external data bus have in the PC?

A. The external data bus determines the clock speed for the CPU.

B. The CPU uses the external data bus to address RAM.

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