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What is the main printed circuit board in a computer known as?
What is the main printed circuit board in a computer known as?
Which component is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing program instructions in a computer?
Which component is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing program instructions in a computer?
How is the processor chip identified?
How is the processor chip identified?
What helps identify the processor that fits into a specific socket on the motherboard?
What helps identify the processor that fits into a specific socket on the motherboard?
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What does Random Access Memory (RAM) do in a computer?
What does Random Access Memory (RAM) do in a computer?
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Study Notes
Main Components of a Computer
- The main printed circuit board in a computer is known as the Motherboard.
- The component responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing program instructions in a computer is the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
- A processor chip is identified by its Socket Type.
- The Socket Type helps identify the processor that fits into a specific socket on the motherboard.
- Random Access Memory (RAM) temporarily stores data and program instructions that the CPU uses to perform tasks in a computer.
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Test your knowledge of computer motherboards by identifying their major components and understanding their functions. Learn about the crucial parts such as the processor, memory, and expansion slots that are essential for the functioning of a computer.