Overclocking a CPU means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Overclocking a CPU means:
A. Running at higher than rated clock speed
B. Adding software
C. Disabling cores
D. Running at lower speed
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It increases performance but risks stability and heat.

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Practice More CPU (Central Processing Unit) Questions

Question #1
In CPU design, 'IPC' stands for:
A. Internal Processing Cache
B. Instructions Per Cycle
C. Interrupt Priority Controller
D. Integrated Power Control

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
IPC measures how many instructions a CPU executes per clock cycle.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Question #2
The primary purpose of the Status Register is to:
A. Control peripherals
B. Hold addresses
C. Store program data
D. Indicate the outcome of operations like carry or zero flag

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It contains flags reflecting CPU state after arithmetic/logic ops.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Question #3
The prefetcher in CPU:
A. Decodes instructions
B. Manages power
C. Performs ALU ops
D. Anticipates and loads data into cache

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Reduces latency by proactive fetching.

This question belongs to: Computer CPU (Central Processing Unit)