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Which of the following best describes a microprocessor?

A computer processor that only accepts binary data as input

A computer processor that contains the arithmetic, logic, and control circuitry required for data processing (correct)

A computer processor that operates on numbers and symbols represented in the decimal number system

A computer processor that performs arithmetic operations using combinational logic

What is the main function of a microprocessor?

To integrate a whole CPU onto a single integrated circuit

To interpret and execute program instructions (correct)

To provide results in decimal form

To perform arithmetic operations using sequential digital logic

What type of logic do microprocessors contain?

Analog logic

Sequential digital logic only

Combinational logic only

Both combinational logic and sequential digital logic (correct)

What type of data does a microprocessor accept as input?

Binary data Signup and view all the answers

How did the integration of a whole CPU onto a single or a few integrated circuits impact the cost of processing power?

Greatly reduced the cost of processing power Signup and view all the answers

What is a database?

A database is an organized collection of data stored and accessed electronically through the use of a database management system. Signup and view all the answers

Where can small databases be stored?

Small databases can be stored on a file system. Signup and view all the answers

Where can large databases be hosted?

Large databases are hosted on computer clusters or cloud storage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a database management system (DBMS)?

A DBMS interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the sum total of the database, the DBMS, and the associated applications?

A database system. Signup and view all the answers