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What is the primary characteristic of hardware in a computer?

It is made up of coding programs

It is only used for processing data

It is a virtual component

It can be seen and touched (correct)

What is the primary function of software in a computer?

To run on a computer (correct)

To perform repetitive tasks

To develop coding programs

To provide physical components

What is the primary advantage of a computer in terms of speed?

It can perform tasks consistently but with limitations

It can perform tasks quickly but with errors

It can perform tasks slowly but accurately

It can perform a large amount of data in a few seconds (correct)

What is a primary characteristic of a computer in terms of consistency?

It is highly consistent and never gets bored Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of a computer in terms of accuracy?

It is consistently high Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of a computer in terms of flexibility?

It can do different types of things Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for converting the power from AC to DC?

SMPS Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Modem?

To convert analog data into digital data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Fan housing in a computer system?

To cool the system Signup and view all the answers

What is mounted on a fibre glass in a motherboard?

Electronic components Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Disk Interface Card?

To communicate with the hard disk or other peripherals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Input/Output interface card?

To communicate with input/output devices such as printer, keyboard, mouse, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a computer system?

To control the transfer of data and information between units Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of engraving tiny circuits on a silicon chip?

Photochemical process Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym VLSI stand for in the context of microprocessors?

Very Large Scale Integration Signup and view all the answers

What is the brain of a computer system?

CPU (Central Processing Unit) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

To perform arithmetic and logical operations Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the microprocessor?

Mercian-EHuff Signup and view all the answers