Computer Organization and Architecture
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What is a characteristic of a transistor?

  • It acts as a switch (correct)
  • It is a type of circuit
  • It is a type of gate
  • It has moving parts

    • What is the primary function of a gate?

  • To combine multiple circuits
  • To provide power to a circuit
  • To perform a basic operation on electrical signals (correct)
  • To amplify electrical signals

    • What is an integrated circuit?

  • A type of circuit board
  • A piece of silicon with multiple gates embedded (correct)
  • A type of gate
  • A type of transistor

    • What is the primary function of a CPU chip?

    <p>To control the flow of data in a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gates and circuits interact?

    <p>Circuits are built using multiple gates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pins on an integrated circuit?

    <p>To allow the chip to be soldered onto a circuit board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a CPU chip?

    <p>It has a large number of pins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between gates and circuits?

    <p>Gates are combined to form circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a silicon piece on an integrated circuit?

    <p>To embed multiple gates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do integrated circuits improve computer design?

    <p>By reducing the number of components on the circuit board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a central processing unit (CPU)?

    <p>To control the flow of data in a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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