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Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?
- Memory
- Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
- Storage Devices
- Input Devices
What are the two types of memory in a computer?
What are the two types of memory in a computer?
- RAM and CPU
- Optical drives and USB flash drives
- Primary memory and secondary memory (correct)
- Hard drives and solid-state drives
Which component of a computer is used to store data, programs, and files?
Which component of a computer is used to store data, programs, and files?
- Storage Devices (correct)
- Input Devices
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Memory
What does the term 'hardware' refer to in a computer system?
What does the term 'hardware' refer to in a computer system?
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What does the term 'software' refer to in a computer system?
What does the term 'software' refer to in a computer system?
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Computer Components and Terminology
- The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the component responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations in a computer.
Types of Memory
- There are two types of memory in a computer:
- Primary Memory (RAM): temporarily stores data and programs while the computer is running
- Secondary Memory (Storage): stores data, programs, and files permanently, even when the computer is turned off
Storage Component
- The Hard Drive (or Hard Disk Drive) is the component used to store data, programs, and files in a computer.
Computer System Terminology
- Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the keyboard, monitor, and CPU.
- Software refers to the programs and operating systems that run on a computer, including applications and utilities.
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