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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?
- Motherboard
- Central processing unit (CPU) (correct)
- Hard drive
- Random access memory (RAM)
What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?
What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?
- To connect external devices
- To store and retrieve data (correct)
- To process instructions
- To display images on the screen
What is the function of random access memory (RAM) in a computer?
What is the function of random access memory (RAM) in a computer?
- To temporarily store data for the CPU (correct)
- To perform calculations
- To store long-term data
- To control input and output devices
