Question 15 of 19intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

Which microprocessor does your personal computer have? Which generation does it belong to?

Correct Answer

My personal computer has an Intel Pentium microprocessor. It belongs to the fifth generation of microprocessors.

As per the textbook, the fifth generation of microprocessors began in 1995 and continues till date. These processors use SLSI (Super Large Scale Integration) chip type with a 64-bit word size. They support a maximum memory size of 64 GB and have clock speeds ranging from 533 MHz to 34 GHz. The fifth generation processors are multicore processors, meaning they have multiple processing cores on a single chip. The prominent examples of this generation include Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon.

Exercise: EXPLORE YOURSELF | Q: 3 | (Page 25)
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Explanation

This question from the 'Explore Yourself' section requires students to practically identify their computer's microprocessor and match it with the generations table. The textbook Table 1.2 clearly shows that fifth generation microprocessors (1995 till date) include Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon with 64-bit word size, SLSI technology, multicore architecture, and clock speeds up to 34 GHz. Students should check their system properties to identify their specific processor model.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Check your computer's system properties to identify the microprocessor model.

  2. Step 2: Refer to Table 1.2 in the textbook to match the processor with its generation based on features like word size, clock speed, and chip type.

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