Question

A turbo boost allows a CPU to:

a) Decrease its clock speed for power efficiency.
b) Increase its power consumption during high-demand tasks.
c) Automatically overclock for improved performance.
d) Throttle down to prevent overheating.

Answer 1

A turbo boost in a CPU refers to a feature that automatically overclocks the CPU for improved performance.

Step-by-step explanation:

A turbo boost, in the context of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), refers to a feature that automatically overclocks the CPU for improved performance.

Option c) 'Automatically overclock for improved performance' is the correct answer to the question. When a CPU is under high demand, the turbo boost feature increases its clock speed temporarily to handle the workload more efficiently.