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What is the primary function of the CPU?
What is the primary function of the CPU?
Why is the CPU often referred to as the 'brain' of a computer?
Why is the CPU often referred to as the 'brain' of a computer?
What type of device is the CPU classified as?
What type of device is the CPU classified as?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPU?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPU?
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How does the CPU facilitate communication between input and output devices?
How does the CPU facilitate communication between input and output devices?
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What type of computer is known for being the fastest and most expensive in the world?
What type of computer is known for being the fastest and most expensive in the world?
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Which type of computer is characterized by its ability to handle complex calculations and simulations effectively?
Which type of computer is characterized by its ability to handle complex calculations and simulations effectively?
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Among the listed computers, which one is typically used for personal tasks like web browsing and word processing?
Among the listed computers, which one is typically used for personal tasks like web browsing and word processing?
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Which computer would be most suitable for managing network resources and providing services to other computers in a network?
Which computer would be most suitable for managing network resources and providing services to other computers in a network?
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Which type of computer is commonly used in embedded systems like smart appliances and automotive control systems?
Which type of computer is commonly used in embedded systems like smart appliances and automotive control systems?
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What type of computer is known for its high reliability, availability, and manageability in supporting critical business applications?
What type of computer is known for its high reliability, availability, and manageability in supporting critical business applications?
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Which type of computer is often used as the central processing unit (CPU) in electronic devices like smartphones and IoT devices?
Which type of computer is often used as the central processing unit (CPU) in electronic devices like smartphones and IoT devices?
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Study Notes
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- Also known as processor, central processor, or microprocessor
- Carries out all important functions of a computer
- Consists of three components:
- ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
- Control Unit
- Memory or Storage Unit
- Enables communication between input and output devices
- Referred to as the brain of the computer
Secondary Memory
- Accessed indirectly via input/output operations
- Non-volatile, permanently stores data even when the computer is turned off
- Examples of secondary memory (not mentioned in the text)
Computer Generations
- Five generations of computers:
First Generation (1940-1956)
- Vacuum Tube
Second Generation (1956-1963)
- Transistors
Third Generation (1964-1971)
- Integrated Circuits
Fourth Generation (1971-Present)
- Microprocessors
Fifth Generation (Present and Beyond)
- Artificial Intelligence
Computer Types
- Classified according to size and capabilities
- Types of computers:
- Supercomputer
- Fastest computer in the world
- Very expensive
- Mainframe
- Workstation
- Personal Computer
- Server
- Powerful processors, lots of memory, and large hard drives
- Microcontroller
- Supercomputer
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Test your knowledge on the important functions of a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Explore questions related to processors, central processors, and microprocessors.
