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What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
Which component is primarily responsible for converting electrical power to operate the computer's components?
Which component is primarily responsible for converting electrical power to operate the computer's components?
What is included in the motherboard's functions?
What is included in the motherboard's functions?
Which of the following statements about RAM is correct?
Which of the following statements about RAM is correct?
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Why is the CPU often referred to as the brain of the computer?
Why is the CPU often referred to as the brain of the computer?
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Study Notes
CPU
- Central Processing Unit, often referred to as the brain of the computer, responsible for interpreting and executing instructions.
- Processes information by performing calculations, logic operations, and managing data flow to and from memory and peripherals.
Motherboard
- The main circuit board that houses the computer's RAM, CPU, and other essential components, facilitating communication between them.
- Functions as the backbone of the computer, connecting various components and allowing them to work together seamlessly.
Power Supply
- Converts alternating current (AC) from a wall outlet into direct current (DC) necessary for the computer’s components to function.
- Supplies power to the motherboard, CPU, and other peripherals, ensuring each part receives the appropriate voltage and current for optimal performance.
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Test your knowledge on the essential components of a computer, including the CPU, motherboard, and power supply. This quiz will cover the functions and importance of each part, helping you understand how they work together to make a computer functional.
