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

  • To store data and information
  • To accept data, process it, and generate results (correct)
  • To connect to the internet and communicate with other devices
  • To display images and play audio

What are the main components of a computer system?

  • CPU, memory, input/output devices, and storage devices (correct)
  • Software, hardware, and network
  • Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer
  • Power supply, cooling system, and casing

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

  • It is the component that displays images and plays audio
  • It is the component that connects the computer to the internet
  • It is the component that stores data and information
  • It is the electronic circuitry that carries out the actual processing (correct)

What is the physical structure of a CPU?

<p>The CPU is physically placed on one or more microchips called integrated circuits (ICs) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a form or size of a computer system?

<p>Refrigerator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the directed lines in the block diagram of a computer system represent?

<p>The flow of data and signals between the components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component of the CPU performs arithmetic and logic operations?

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

Which part of the computer system is responsible for controlling sequential instruction execution?

<p>Control Unit (CU) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of registers in a CPU?

<p>Store temporary data and instructions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU interprets instructions and guides data flow?

<p>Control Unit (CU) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the local memory within the CPU called?

<p>Registers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the ALU and CU, what is another main component of the CPU?

<p>Microprocessors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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