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Basics of Computer System Design

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What are the five basic operations performed by the computer?

Accepting, storing, processing, retrieving, and printing

The task of performing arithmetic and logical operations is called:

ALU

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

CPU

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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