Microprocessors
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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?

    <p>Binary data</p> 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?

    <p>Greatly reduced the cost of processing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a database?

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

    Where can small databases be stored?

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

    Where can large databases be hosted?

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

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

    <p>A DBMS interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data.</p> 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?

    <p>A database system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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