Computer Hardware Essentials Quiz

<p>It directs the operation of the processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A data unit consisting of a unique combination of 8 bits of zeros and ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main functions of the motherboard in a computer system are to hold and connect all components of the computer system, such as the CPU and memory, and provide connectors for other peripherals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of the Control Unit in a computer's CPU is to direct the operation of the processor and tell the computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit, input, and output devices how to respond to a program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer is to serve as a temporary workplace where the computer transfers the contents of a file while it is being used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer is to control all functions of its components, process all commands and instructions, perform calculations, and execute comparisons needed for processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A byte in computing is a data unit consisting of a unique combination of 8 bits of zeros and ones, for example, 01001011.</p> Signup and view all the answers