Introduction to Computers and Programs: Chapter 1
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    What is the function of system software in a computer?

    <p>Manage and control basic operations of a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bits are there in a byte?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Unicode coding scheme?

    <p>It is becoming the standard for representing characters in other languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are larger numbers stored in a computer?

    <p>By using a binary numbering system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encoding scheme is used to represent negative numbers in computers?

    <p>Two's complement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are digital images stored in computers?

    <p>Converted to binary numbers representing pixel colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CPU do during the 'decode' stage of program execution?

    <p>Decodes fetched instruction to determine which operation to perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the CPU during program execution cycle?

    <p>Executing the operation based on decoded instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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