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What is the main function of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?
What is the main function of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?
- Handling network connections and internet browsing
- Running the operating system and applications
- Storing data and managing input/output devices
- Performing calculations and executing instructions (correct)
Which hardware component of a computer is often referred to as the 'brain' of the system?
Which hardware component of a computer is often referred to as the 'brain' of the system?
- Memory
- Input/output devices
- Central processing unit (CPU) (correct)
- Storage devices
What are the software components of a computer?
What are the software components of a computer?
- Central processing unit (CPU) and memory
- Storage devices and input/output devices
- Control units, arithmetic logic units, and registers
- Operating system and applications (correct)
The CPU is the hardware component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations in a computer.
The CPU is the hardware component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations in a computer.
A computer does not require a set of instructions called programs to perform tasks and process data.
A computer does not require a set of instructions called programs to perform tasks and process data.
The storage devices in a computer are considered software components.
The storage devices in a computer are considered software components.
A computer is a programmable electronic device that can perform various tasks and processes data according to a set of instructions called ______.
A computer is a programmable electronic device that can perform various tasks and processes data according to a set of instructions called ______.
The CPU, often referred to as the ______ of the computer, executes instructions and performs calculations.
The CPU, often referred to as the ______ of the computer, executes instructions and performs calculations.
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 ______.
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 ______.
