Computer Architecture and Storage Quiz
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What is the general function of a computer?

  • Generating and processing output
  • Transferring and transmitting information
  • Storing and manipulating information (correct)
  • Creating and organizing data
  • What is the difference between data and information?

  • Data and information have the same meaning in the context of computing
  • Data are raw facts, while information is processed and useful data (correct)
  • Data are processed facts, while information is raw and unprocessed
  • Data and information are interchangeable terms
  • What is the main purpose of input in the information processing cycle?

  • To store processed information
  • To generate meaningful output
  • To provide data for processing (correct)
  • To transmit information externally
  • Why does a computer typically have different types of memory and storage devices?

    <p>To accommodate different speed and capacity needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary output of the information processing cycle?

    <p>Useful information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of input in the information processing cycle?

    <p>To provide raw data for processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the difference between data and information?

    <p>Data are unprocessed facts, while information consists of processed and useful data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a computer's memory and storage devices?

    <p>To store and retrieve data and instructions for processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of computers, what does output primarily refer to?

    <p>Processed information provided by the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the structure and organization of a computer?

    <p>The basic arrangement of internal components and their interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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