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 Computer System 50 Flashcards |
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What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system? |
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Core ComponentThe Role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Fill in the blank: Software refers to the instructions or programs that tell the hardware how to perform ___. |
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Tasks |
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True or False: The Control Unit (CU) of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic calculations. |
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FalseThe Role of CPU Components
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Riddle: I am the part of a computer that manages hardware and allows applications to run. What am I? |
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System software  |
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What are the two main categories of software and provide an example for each? |
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System & ApplicationCategories of Software
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Fill in the blank: Input devices allow the user to interact with the computer, whereas ___ devices display or produce results from the computer's processing. |
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Output  |
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What is the significance of clock speed in a CPU? |
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Clock SpeedThe Significance of Clock Speed in a CPU
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Riddle: I store data temporarily during processing and include small, fast storage areas. What am I? |
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Registers  |
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True or False: An example of an input device is a printer. |
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False; a printer is an output device.  |
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Fill in the blank: The CPU consists of several components, including the Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), and ___. |
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Registers  |
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What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system? |
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Store DataThe Role of RAM in Computer Systems
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Fill in the blank: Secondary storage is characterized as ___ memory that retains data even when the computer is powered off. |
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Non-volatile  |
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True or False: Static RAM (SRAM) is slower and less reliable than Dynamic RAM (DRAM). |
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False. SRAM is faster and more reliable than DRAM.  |
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What are two examples of secondary storage devices? |
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Solid-State Drive (SSD) are two examples of secondary storage devices.  |
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Riddle: I am a fast and durable storage option, using flash memory to store your data. What am I? |
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Solid-State Drive (SSD)  |
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Dynamic RAM (DRAM) requires ___ to retain data, making it a type of volatile memory. |
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Periodic refreshing  |
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What is the main difference between Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and Solid-State Drives (SSD)? |
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HDD vs SSDThe Main Difference Between Hard Disk Drives and Solid-State Drives
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Fill in the blank: Optical storage devices, like CDs and DVDs, use ___ to read and write data. |
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Light  |
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What is the primary function of input devices in a computer system? |
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Input devices allow users to send data or commands to the computer for processing.  |
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Fill in the blank: A ___ is a device that captures audio input and converts it into a digital signal. |
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Microphone  |
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True or False: A printer is an input device that allows users to send commands to the computer. |
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False. A printer is an output device that converts digital documents into hard copies.  |
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What type of device is a monitor, and what is its primary function? |
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A monitor is an output device that displays visual output, including text, images, and videos.  |
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Riddle: I can show you pictures, but I’m not a window. I can display videos, but I’m not a TV. What am I? |
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A monitor.  |
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List three examples of input devices. |
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Keyboard, mouse, scanner.  |
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Fill in the blank: The device that outputs sound from the computer is called ___ . |
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Speakers  |
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