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What is the main function of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?
Performing calculations and executing instructions
Which hardware component of a computer is often referred to as the 'brain' of the system?
Central processing unit (CPU)
What are the software components of a computer?
Operating system and applications
The CPU is the hardware component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations in a computer.
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A computer does not require a set of instructions called programs to perform tasks and process data.
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The storage devices in a computer are considered software components.
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A computer is a programmable electronic device that can perform various tasks and processes data according to a set of instructions called ______.
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The CPU, often referred to as the ______ of the computer, executes instructions and performs calculations.
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It is composed of hardware components such as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, storage devices, input/output devices, and software components including the operating system and ______.
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