Computer Memory and CPU Basics
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What is the purpose of a printer's parallel port?

  • Connect to the internet
  • Connect to a modem
  • Connect to a printer (correct)
  • Connect to a mouse

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

  • Determines the display resolution
  • Processes all computer operations (correct)
  • Connects peripherals to the computer
  • Stores large files

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

  • 512 MB
  • 64 MB
  • 256 MB (correct)
  • 128 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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