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What is the unique identifier of each memory cell in main memory?
What is the unique identifier of each memory cell in main memory?
- Memory size
- Data type
- Cell content
- Address (correct)
Which of the following statements is true about main memory?
Which of the following statements is true about main memory?
- It contains only programming instructions
- It is an input device
- Each cell has a specific address (correct)
- It permanently stores information
What can a memory cell in main memory contain?
What can a memory cell in main memory contain?
- Only data
- Input devices
- Secondary storage
- Either a programming instruction or data (correct)
Which device is used to store information permanently?
Which device is used to store information permanently?
What is the purpose of input devices in a computer system?
What is the purpose of input devices in a computer system?
Which type of device is a printer categorized as in a computer system?
Which type of device is a printer categorized as in a computer system?
What are the two main components of a computer system?
What are the two main components of a computer system?
Which of the following is considered main memory in a computer system?
Which of the following is considered main memory in a computer system?
What does CPU stand for in the context of a computer system?
What does CPU stand for in the context of a computer system?
Which component of a computer system is directly responsible for processing data?
Which component of a computer system is directly responsible for processing data?
What is the purpose of secondary storage in a computer system?
What is the purpose of secondary storage in a computer system?
Which type of computer is most likely to have main memory (RAM) as one of its categories?
Which type of computer is most likely to have main memory (RAM) as one of its categories?
What is the main function of the central processing unit (CPU)?
What is the main function of the central processing unit (CPU)?
Which statement accurately describes main memory (RAM)?
Which statement accurately describes main memory (RAM)?
What happens to the data stored in main memory (RAM) when the computer loses power?
What happens to the data stored in main memory (RAM) when the computer loses power?
Why is it necessary to load all programs into main memory before their execution?
Why is it necessary to load all programs into main memory before their execution?
Which component of a computer system is referred to as the 'brain of the computer'?
Which component of a computer system is referred to as the 'brain of the computer'?
In a typical computer system, what is the relationship between the central processing unit (CPU) and main memory (RAM)?
In a typical computer system, what is the relationship between the central processing unit (CPU) and main memory (RAM)?
