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What is the role of an input device in a computer system?

Converts physical input to binary information (correct)

Calculates information

Stores information

Converts information to physical output

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

Speaker (correct)

Camera

3D printer

Keyboard

How does a computer process a letter inputted from the keyboard and display it on the screen?

The letter is printed directly onto the screen pixel by pixel

The letter is converted to binary, then calculated by the CPU to display step by step (correct)

The letter is stored directly in memory and displayed instantly

The letter is sent to the camera for processing before display

What is required for computers to perform complex tasks like 3D graphics and high-definition movies?

Use multiple CPUs and store information in gigabytes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the output device play in a computer system?

Converts binary signals into physical output (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does enhancing CPU power and speed benefit computers performing complex tasks?

It allows for faster processing of large amounts of information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

Controls all the other parts of the computer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do programmers avoid writing programs in binary code?

Binary code takes a long time to write (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

Python Programming Language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of commands does a CPU use to operate?

Binary commands represented as ones and zeros (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an INPUT DEVICE?

Keyboard (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an operating system?

Managing how software interacts with hardware (D) Signup and view all the answers