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What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?
- Storing data permanently
- Inputting data into the computer
- Displaying output from the computer
- Running computer programs (correct)
Which component of a computer is known as volatile memory?
Which component of a computer is known as volatile memory?
- Input and output devices
- Random Access Memory (RAM) (correct)
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Secondary storage devices
What is the role of a software developer in relation to computers?
What is the role of a software developer in relation to computers?
- Developing input and output devices
- Manufacturing computer hardware components
- Designing, creating, and testing computer programs (correct)
- Maintaining the physical devices that make up a computer
What are the physical devices that make up a computer collectively known as?
What are the physical devices that make up a computer collectively known as?
What is the function of system software in a computer?
What is the function of system software in a computer?
How many bits are there in a byte?
How many bits are there in a byte?
What is the purpose of the Unicode coding scheme?
What is the purpose of the Unicode coding scheme?
How are larger numbers stored in a computer?
How are larger numbers stored in a computer?
What encoding scheme is used to represent negative numbers in computers?
What encoding scheme is used to represent negative numbers in computers?
How are digital images stored in computers?
How are digital images stored in computers?
What does the CPU do during the 'decode' stage of program execution?
What does the CPU do during the 'decode' stage of program execution?
What is the main function of the CPU during program execution cycle?
What is the main function of the CPU during program execution cycle?
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