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What is the primary function of a processor in a computer system?
What is the primary function of a processor in a computer system?
- Storing data
- Retrieving data from ROM
- Executing software instructions (correct)
- Writing data to RAM
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing information?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing information?
- Random access memory (RAM) (correct)
- Processor
- Read only memory (ROM)
- Input/output (I/O) ports
What distinguishes a microprocessor from a microcontroller?
What distinguishes a microprocessor from a microcontroller?
- Size (correct)
- Memory capacity
- I/O capability
- Computational ability
What happens to the information stored in most RAMs if power is interrupted and restored?
What happens to the information stored in most RAMs if power is interrupted and restored?
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Which component of a computer system is used for permanently storing programmed information?
Which component of a computer system is used for permanently storing programmed information?
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