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What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?
What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?
- Acts as the computer's brain, processing instructions and calculations (correct)
- Displays information on monitors
- Connects components together in a computer system
- Stores and retrieves data swiftly
Which component of a computer system provides temporary storage for data actively used by the CPU?
Which component of a computer system provides temporary storage for data actively used by the CPU?
- Storage drives
- ROM (Read-Only Memory)
- Input devices
- RAM (Random Access Memory) (correct)
What is the main function of ROM (Read-Only Memory) in a computer system?
What is the main function of ROM (Read-Only Memory) in a computer system?
- Allows user interaction with software and applications
- Stores essential system instructions that remain intact even when the computer is powered off (correct)
- Fetches, decodes, and executes instructions from memory
- Provides temporary storage for data actively used by the CPU
Which component facilitates user interaction by capturing and transmitting user commands in a computer system?
Which component facilitates user interaction by capturing and transmitting user commands in a computer system?
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In a computer system, what is the role of the motherboard?
In a computer system, what is the role of the motherboard?
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Which component in a computer system converts physical information into digital data for the computer to process?
Which component in a computer system converts physical information into digital data for the computer to process?
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