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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?
- System board (correct)
- Central Processing Unit
- Random Access Memory
- Mainboard
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?
- Expansion slots
- Random Access Memory
- Processor (correct)
- Motherboard
How is the processor chip identified?
How is the processor chip identified?
- By the processor type and the manufacturer inscribed on the chip (correct)
- By the type of motherboard it is compatible with
- By the amount of RAM it supports
- By the number of expansion slots it fits into
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?
What does Random Access Memory (RAM) do in a computer?
What does Random Access Memory (RAM) do in a computer?
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System Board
System Board
The main printed circuit board in a computer, also called the motherboard.
Processor
Processor
The component that fetches, decodes, and executes program instructions.
Identifying a Processor Chip
Identifying a Processor Chip
By the processor type and the manufacturer inscribed on the chip.
Processor Socket Type
Processor Socket Type
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
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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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