Computer Memory and CPU Basics

Computer Memory and CPU Basics

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What is the purpose of a printer's parallel port?

Connect to a printer

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

Processes all computer operations

What is the minimum recommended size for internal memory (RAM) in a computer system?

256 MB

What is the primary function of ROM in a computer system?

<p>Read only memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Clock Speed of a CPU measure?

<p>Number of CPU cycles per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which storage device typically has a capacity between 100MB and 2GB and is commonly used for everyday use and backup?

<p>Tape drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of computer is used by large corporations and governmental agencies?

<p>Mainframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software is responsible for loading and running programs, saving and retrieving data, and communicating with printers and modems?

<p>Systems software</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of applications software like spreadsheets and word processing programs?

<p>Accomplish specific tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer has the highest processing power and is used exclusively by governmental agencies and large international corporations?

<p>Supercomputers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the filing cabinet used by small and medium-sized companies that corresponds to minicomputers among computer types?

<p>Moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit used to measure the speed of printers?

<p>Pages per minute (PPM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions received from software programs?

<p>Central Processing Unit (CPU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bits make up a byte in computer memory storage?

<p>8 bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the internal memory (RAM) in a computer?

<p>Temporary data storage during processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct characteristic of the Basic Processing Cycle in computers?

<p>It retrieves instructions from internal memory and executes them</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a printer has a speed of 45 pages per minute (PPM), how many pages can it print in 30 minutes?

<p>$45$ pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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