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What is the main function of a CPU?
What is the main function of a CPU?
- Sending and receiving network data
- Executing instructions (correct)
- Storing data
- Displaying graphics
Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU needs to access quickly?
Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU needs to access quickly?
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- Hard disk drive (HDD)
- Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
- Solid State Drive (SSD)
What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer system?
What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer system?
- Storing large amounts of data
- Managing power supply to components (correct)
- Running software applications
- Processing audio signals
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CPU Function
- The main function of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is to execute instructions and perform calculations.
Memory and CPU
- The component responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU needs to access quickly is cache memory.
Motherboard Purpose
- The purpose of a motherboard in a computer system is to connect and support all the hardware components together, allowing them to communicate and exchange data.
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