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1. What is the language of the computer?
2. What is an external data bus?
3. Describe an integrated circuit (IC).
4. Define a clock cycle.
5. What are the advantages of a Pentium processor over a 486?
6. What is the difference between "SX" and "DX" in a 386 chip?
7. Which kind of a computer uses the Motorola 68040 chip?
8. Define "microprocessor."
9. In computer code language _____________ means on and ____________ means off.
10. Define clock speed.
11. What is the function of the address bus?
12. Microprocessor chips (CPUs) are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes. Name as many different kinds as possible.
13. Name the basic types of CPU sockets and give a brief description of each.
14. If a customer brought you an old Pentium 60 and asked you to install a new processor, what would your advice be? Why?

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