Introduction to Computer Systems
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What is the primary function of a computer system?

  • Accept data, process it, and generate results (correct)
  • Store data and software
  • Display graphics and images
  • Connect to the internet

Which component is commonly referred to as the brain of the computer?

  • Control Unit (CU)
  • Input Device
  • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)

What is the physical location of a CPU within a computer system?

  • In the printer
  • Inside the keyboard
  • Within the monitor
  • On one or more microchips called integrated circuits (IC) (correct)

Which component of a computer system is responsible for carrying out the actual processing?

<p>Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to collectively refer to a computer along with additional hardware and software?

<p>Computer system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Figure 1.1 shows the block diagram of a computer ______

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

A computer is an electronic device that can be programmed to accept ______ (input)

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

A CPU can be placed on one or more microchips called integrated ______ (IC)

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

A computer system comes in various forms and ______

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

A computer system primarily comprises a central processing unit (CPU), memory, input/output devices and storage ______

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

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