15 Questions
What is the core of a computer system and houses all the vital computer systems?
Motherboard
Which part of the computer system is commonly referred to as the 'brains' of a computer?
CPU
Where is the CPU located in a computer system?
On the motherboard
What is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program in a computer system?
CPU
Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program?
Motherboard
What part of the computer system gets very hot and therefore needs its own cooling system?
CPU
Where is the CPU commonly located in a computer system?
On the motherboard
What is the primary function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer system?
Interpreting and executing instructions
Which part of the computer system houses all the vital components and where the CPU is normally located?
System board (motherboard)
What is the main function of the power supply in a computer system?
Providing electrical power to all components
Which component of the CPU manages various parts of the computer and communicates with both the ALU and memory?
Control unit
What is the main function of the registers in the CPU?
Temporary storage of instructions or data
Where does the CPU store data, instructions, intermediate results, and output temporarily during data processing?
Main memory
What is the primary function of the ALU in the CPU?
Performing arithmetic and logic operations
Which part of the CPU executes program instructions and transforms instructions into a series of signals to activate other parts of the computer?
Control unit
Test your knowledge of computer hardware components and their functions, as well as basic network and security concepts. Identify the main parts of a computer system unit and understand their roles in processing and storing data, along with an overview of network and security fundamentals.
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