Basic Components of Computer Quiz

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What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

  • Storing data and information
  • Executing programs and processing data (correct)
  • Acting as the primary memory
  • Interacting with peripheral devices

Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily holding programs and data that the CPU is actively working on?

  • Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Software
  • Hard disk drive

What are the collective names given to the physical computer and peripheral devices, and the programs the computer executes?

  • Peripherals and commands
  • Software and hardware components
  • Hardware and programs (correct)
  • CPU and RAM

What is the function of the Memory (RAM) in a computer?

<p>Temporarily holds programs and data that the CPU is actively working on (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hardware component of a computer is generally known as the 'brain' of the computer?

<p>Central Processing Unit (CPU) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective name given to the physical computer and peripheral devices?

<p>Hardware (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

<p>Temporarily holds programs and data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?

<p>Stores data and information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective name given to the physical computer, peripheral devices, and the programs the computer executes?

<p>Hardware (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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