Computer System Components

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CPU, also known as Microprocessor of a computer, is an electronic chip that carries out the instructions of a computer program. It performs the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of a computer system. The CPU is like the ______ of the computer. It consists of two parts: Control Unit (CU) Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU).

brain

Motherboard, also known as system board, is the communication medium for the entire computer system. It is a flat circuit board where every hardware component, such as CPU, Memory, Hard disk, etc. are connected. All hardware devices communicate with one another through the ______

motherboard

Control Unit (CU): it controls the rest of the computer system to carry out specified instructions. It controls the movement of signals among CPU, memory, and other devices. Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU): it performs arithmetic and logical ______. Arithmetic operations are the basic mathematical operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.

operations

It performs the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of a computer system. The ______ is like the brain of the computer. It consists of two parts: Control Unit (CU) Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU).

<p>CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

The System Unit, also known as System Cabinet, is a container housing most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. It has three important components i.e., A Motherboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Memory. ______ devices

<p>Input/Output</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is a flat circuit board where every hardware component, such as CPU, Memory, Hard disk, etc. are connected. All hardware devices communicate with one another through the ______.

<p>motherboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three important components of the System Unit?

<p>Motherboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?

<p>It performs arithmetic and logical operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Control Unit (CU) in the CPU?

<p>It controls the rest of the computer system to carry out specified instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Motherboard in a computer system?

<p>It is the communication medium for the entire computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the CPU's role in a computer system?

<p>It performs the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the System Unit in a computer?

<p>It houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the motherboard acts as the communication medium for the entire computer system?

<p>Motherboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the System Unit in a computer?

<p>Processing data and executing instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?

<p>Executing instructions and performing basic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Control Unit (CU) do in the CPU?

<p>Controls the rest of the computer system to carry out specified instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?

<p>Performs arithmetic and logical operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the System Unit primarily house?

<p>Electronic components of a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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