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What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
- To perform input and output operations
- To store data and programs permanently
- To manage the computer's memory
- To interpret, process, and execute program instructions (correct)
Which component is considered the brain of a computer system?
Which component is considered the brain of a computer system?
- Motherboard
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
How does the CPU contribute to a computer's performance?
How does the CPU contribute to a computer's performance?
- By cooling the system
- By executing program instructions (correct)
- By controlling peripheral devices
- By optimizing storage capacity
In a computer, which task is NOT typically performed by the CPU?
In a computer, which task is NOT typically performed by the CPU?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CPU and program instructions?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CPU and program instructions?
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