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What is the role of software in a computer system?
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?
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?
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?
Which component is NOT mentioned as part of a computer's major hardware components?
What is the function of the CPU socket on a motherboard?
What is the function of the CPU socket on a motherboard?
Which component is considered the 'body' of a computer system according to the text?
Which component is considered the 'body' of a computer system according to the text?
What is the main function of a Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a computer system?
What is the main function of a Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a computer system?
Which component inside a computer system essentially allows all parts to communicate with each other?
Which component inside a computer system essentially allows all parts to communicate with each other?
What does the BIOS/UEFI chip contain?
What does the BIOS/UEFI chip contain?
Which component initializes the hardware during the booting process?
Which component initializes the hardware during the booting process?
What is the purpose of the Input/Output (I/O) panel on a motherboard?
What is the purpose of the Input/Output (I/O) panel on a motherboard?
Which type of slots allow users to add expansion cards like graphics cards?
Which type of slots allow users to add expansion cards like graphics cards?
What is the function of the Expansion (Peripheral Slots) on a motherboard?
What is the function of the Expansion (Peripheral Slots) on a motherboard?
Which component varies depending on the CPU architecture?
Which component varies depending on the CPU architecture?
What are some common types of computer ports mentioned in the text?
What are some common types of computer ports mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the AGP slot on a motherboard?
What is the purpose of the AGP slot on a motherboard?
What is a disadvantage of SSDs compared to HDDs?
What is a disadvantage of SSDs compared to HDDs?
Which storage device type tends to produce more heat?
Which storage device type tends to produce more heat?
What type of memory is used by SSDs?
What type of memory is used by SSDs?
In which configuration are HDDs still more common?
In which configuration are HDDs still more common?
What type of drives are Hybrid Drives composed of?
What type of drives are Hybrid Drives composed of?
Where is the most used data stored in Hybrid Drives?
Where is the most used data stored in Hybrid Drives?
For which purpose is an SSD recommended according to the text?
For which purpose is an SSD recommended according to the text?
What factor might make an HDD a better choice according to the text?
What factor might make an HDD a better choice according to the text?
What component of a CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?
What component of a CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?
Which part of the CPU directs all processor operations and includes stages like fetch, decode, execute, and writeback?
Which part of the CPU directs all processor operations and includes stages like fetch, decode, execute, and writeback?
What type of memory provides high-speed data access to the processor and is divided into L1, L2, and sometimes L3 caches?
What type of memory provides high-speed data access to the processor and is divided into L1, L2, and sometimes L3 caches?
What does clock speed measure in a CPU?
What does clock speed measure in a CPU?
What is the purpose of multi-core CPUs?
What is the purpose of multi-core CPUs?
What does CPU cache size refer to?
What does CPU cache size refer to?
In a CPU, which component is used to hold data that is being processed or about to be processed?
In a CPU, which component is used to hold data that is being processed or about to be processed?
What stages does the Control Unit (CU) direct in a CPU's operations?
What stages does the Control Unit (CU) direct in a CPU's operations?
What is the main advantage of having more RAM in a computer?
What is the main advantage of having more RAM in a computer?
Which type of RAM is faster and more reliable but also more expensive than DRAM?
Which type of RAM is faster and more reliable but also more expensive than DRAM?
What is the function of cache memory within the CPU?
What is the function of cache memory within the CPU?
Which storage device retains data even when the computer is powered off?
Which storage device retains data even when the computer is powered off?
What mechanism do Hard Disk Drives (HDD) use to store data?
What mechanism do Hard Disk Drives (HDD) use to store data?
Which storage device is generally cheaper per gigabyte compared to SSDs?
Which storage device is generally cheaper per gigabyte compared to SSDs?
