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What is the role of software in a computer system?

Gives instructions for the hardware to execute (correct)

Acts as the computer's body

Is the primary circuit board inside a computer

Provides the physical infrastructure necessary to run the system

Which component of a computer system acts as the 'soul' according to the text?

Memory (RAM)

Software (correct)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What does the motherboard do in a computer system?

Acts as the backbone that ties all components together (correct)

Is where the CPU is inserted

Transfers data between parts

Provides the physical infrastructure necessary to run the system

Which component is NOT mentioned as part of a computer's major hardware components?

Display Monitor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the CPU socket on a motherboard?

Allows for CPU insertion Signup and view all the answers

Which component is considered the 'body' of a computer system according to the text?

Hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a computer system?

Provides power to the entire system Signup and view all the answers

Which component inside a computer system essentially allows all parts to communicate with each other?

Motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What does the BIOS/UEFI chip contain?

Both BIOS and UEFI Signup and view all the answers

Which component initializes the hardware during the booting process?

BIOS/UEFI chip Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Input/Output (I/O) panel on a motherboard?

Contains ports for external connections Signup and view all the answers

Which type of slots allow users to add expansion cards like graphics cards?

PCI Express (PCIe) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Expansion (Peripheral Slots) on a motherboard?

Allow users to add expansion cards Signup and view all the answers

Which component varies depending on the CPU architecture?

RAM slots Signup and view all the answers

What are some common types of computer ports mentioned in the text?

Display ports like HDMI and VGA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the AGP slot on a motherboard?

Interface for older graphics cards Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of SSDs compared to HDDs?

Higher cost per gigabyte Signup and view all the answers

Which storage device type tends to produce more heat?

HDDs Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory is used by SSDs?

Flash memory Signup and view all the answers

In which configuration are HDDs still more common?

Extremely high-capacity configurations Signup and view all the answers

What type of drives are Hybrid Drives composed of?

HDDs and SSDs Signup and view all the answers

Where is the most used data stored in Hybrid Drives?

On the SSD portion for faster access Signup and view all the answers

For which purpose is an SSD recommended according to the text?

High-speed performance, especially for operating system and applications Signup and view all the answers

What factor might make an HDD a better choice according to the text?

Large amount of storage capacity at a lower cost Signup and view all the answers

What component of a CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the CPU directs all processor operations and includes stages like fetch, decode, execute, and writeback?

Control Unit (CU) Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory provides high-speed data access to the processor and is divided into L1, L2, and sometimes L3 caches?

Cache Memory Signup and view all the answers

What does clock speed measure in a CPU?

Cycles per Second Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of multi-core CPUs?

Increase Performance and Multitasking Capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What does CPU cache size refer to?

Amount of High-Speed Memory in the CPU Signup and view all the answers

In a CPU, which component is used to hold data that is being processed or about to be processed?

Registers Signup and view all the answers

What stages does the Control Unit (CU) direct in a CPU's operations?

Fetch, Decode, Execute, Writeback Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of having more RAM in a computer?

Running more programs simultaneously and faster task performance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of RAM is faster and more reliable but also more expensive than DRAM?

SRAM Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cache memory within the CPU?

Providing short-term storage for frequently accessed data Signup and view all the answers