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What type of storage media is used to store large volumes of data in mainframe computers for long periods of time?
What type of storage media is used to store large volumes of data in mainframe computers for long periods of time?
- Compact Disks
- CD/ROM
- Magnetic Disks
- Magnetic Tapes (correct)
Which component of a computer is responsible for processing data and executing instructions?
Which component of a computer is responsible for processing data and executing instructions?
- Motherboard
- RAM Memory
- Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
- Video Cards
What type of storage media is compact and economical, but allows only sequential storage?
What type of storage media is compact and economical, but allows only sequential storage?
- Magnetic Tapes (correct)
- Hard Drives
- Compact Disks
- Magnetic Disks
Which computer hardware component is used to write data onto a CD/ROM using a laser beam?
Which computer hardware component is used to write data onto a CD/ROM using a laser beam?
What is commonly used to protect the Central Processing Unit (CPU) from overheating?
What is commonly used to protect the Central Processing Unit (CPU) from overheating?
What is the function of CPU in a computer system?
What is the function of CPU in a computer system?
Which type of memory is RAM?
Which type of memory is RAM?
What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?
What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage unit?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary storage unit?
What type of memory is ROM?
What type of memory is ROM?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing frequently used data inside the processor chip?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing frequently used data inside the processor chip?
Which component of a computer system acts as an interface between the user and the hardware?
Which component of a computer system acts as an interface between the user and the hardware?
Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off?
Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off?
What is the purpose of compilers and assemblers in computer programming?
What is the purpose of compilers and assemblers in computer programming?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing data permanently even when the power is turned off?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing data permanently even when the power is turned off?
What type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the computer is turned off?
What type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the computer is turned off?
Which part of a computer system is responsible for executing instructions and performing arithmetic operations?
Which part of a computer system is responsible for executing instructions and performing arithmetic operations?
