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Types and Components of Computer Systems: CPU part 2

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What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?

Interprets and executes commands (correct)
Controls input and output devices
Stores data temporarily
Performs calculations and logical decisions

Which component of the CPU carries out calculations and makes logical decisions?

Registers
Control unit
Internal memory
Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) (correct)

What type of memory is RAM in a computer system?

Volatile memory (correct)
Read-only memory
External memory
Permanent memory

Where is data temporarily stored when running applications on a computer?

RAM (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of read-only memory (ROM) in a computer system?

Store permanent information (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU controls the input and output devices?

Control unit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of ROM chips?

They store data that is not lost when power is turned off (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the content stored on a ROM chip?

BIOS and data needed at start-up (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the boot file stored on a ROM chip?

To tell the computer what to do when it first starts up (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the BIOS do when the computer is turned on?

Performs a hardware check on devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the BIOS store the date, time, and system configuration?

In CMOS (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory device is ROM known as?

Non-volatile permanent memory (A) Signup and view all the answers