The Basics of Computers

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main operations performed by a computer?

Process data

Produce output

Store information (correct)

Receive input

What are the two major elements of a computer?

Hardware and software (correct)

Central Processing Unit and memory

Input and output

Raw facts and meaningful data

Which component determines the processing power of a computer?

Central Processing Unit (correct)

Memory

Screen

I/O devices

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

To control hardware operations Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main operations performed by a computer?

Store data in memory Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major elements of a computer?

Hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

To provide instructions for processing data Signup and view all the answers

Which component determines the processing power of a computer?

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

To process data and execute instructions Signup and view all the answers

The Basics of Computers

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main operations performed by a computer?

What are the two major elements of a computer?

Which component determines the processing power of a computer?

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

What does the acronym CPU stand for?

Which of the following is NOT one of the main operations performed by a computer?

What are the two major elements of a computer?

What is the purpose of software in a computer system?

Which component determines the processing power of a computer?

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

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