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Computer Essentials: Basics and Functions

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What are the three basic steps involved in the process of a computer?

Data storage, program execution, result display

Data analysis, software installation, hardware testing

Data collection, program installation, information retrieval

Data input, processing, output (correct)

Which component of a computer system is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer?

Peripherals

Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)

Main memory

Input devices

What is the function of storage devices in a computer system?

To execute program instructions and coordinate activities

To hold instructions and data being processed by the CPU

To enable data input into the computer's memory

To provide permanent storage of data and programs (correct)

What are peripherals in a computer system?

Physical units attached to the computer such as storage and input/output devices Signup and view all the answers

What is software in a computer system?

A set of instructions telling the computer what to do Signup and view all the answers

Hardware is any electronic or mechanical part you can ______ or touch

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A computer system consists of two parts: hardware and ______

software Signup and view all the answers

The main memory holds the instructions and data which are currently being processed by the ______

CPU Signup and view all the answers

Input devices enable data to go into the ______'s memory

computer Signup and view all the answers

Storage devices (hard drives, DVD drives or flash drives) provide a permanent storage of both data and ______

programs Signup and view all the answers