Basics of Computer System Design
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What are the five basic operations performed by the computer?

  • Input, processing, storage, output, and control
  • Arithmetic, logical, input, output, and control
  • Accepting, storing, processing, retrieving, and printing (correct)
  • Memory, arithmetic, logic, output, and input

    • The task of performing arithmetic and logical operations is called:

  • Output
  • Storage
  • ALU (correct)
  • Editing

    • What is the name for the combination of ALU and CU in a computer system?

  • RAM
  • ROM
  • CPU (correct)
  • None of the above

    • The process of producing results from the data for getting useful information is called:

    <p>Output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major categories of computer components?

    <p>Hardware and Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit decides when to start receiving data, when to stop it, and where to store data in a computer system?

    <p>Control Unit (CU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device transforms data into meaningful information?

    <p>Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of input and output devices?

    <p>Monitor and Printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define software?

    <p>Programs that make use of hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of system software?

    <p>Managing and controlling computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the lesson on Basics of Computer?

    <p>Basic organization of a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define a computer according to the information provided?

    <p>A device that transforms data into meaningful information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of computer components is discussed in this lesson?

    <p>Both hardware and software components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of system software in a computer system?

    <p>Managing and controlling computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the combination of ALU and CU in a computer system?

    <p><strong>CPU</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the task of producing results from data to obtain useful information called?

    <p><strong>Information processing</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the combination of ALU and CU in a computer system?

    <p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit decides when to start receiving data, when to stop it, and where to store data in a computer system?

    <p>Control Unit (CU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five basic operations performed by the computer?

    <p>Accepting data, processing data, storing data, printing results, and controlling operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The task of performing arithmetic and logical operations is called:

    <p>ALU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of producing results from the data for getting useful information is called:

    <p>Output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    (Extra) What are examples of input and output devices?

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    What is the main function of the Control Unit (CU) in a computer system?

    <p>Supervising input, output, processing, and storage operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the combination of Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU) in a computer system?

    <p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the task of producing results from data to obtain useful information called?

    <p>Output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of system software in a computer system?

    <p>Managing computer hardware and software resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of computer components are connected to the computer externally?

    <p>Peripheral Devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a computer system?

    <p>Performing arithmetic and logical operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit decides when to start receiving data, when to stop it, and where to store data in a computer system?

    <p>Control Unit (CU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of device accepts data and instructions from the user?

    <p>Input Device</p> Signup and view all the answers

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