Practice Overview Of Computer Components (11.2)

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Question 1.
What does CPU stand for?
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It's the brain of the computer.
Question 2.
Name one input device.
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Think about how we enter data into computers.
3Question 3.
What component of the CPU carries out arithmetic and logical operations?
- Control Unit
- Memory
- Arithmetic and Logic Unit
- Input Device
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It's part of the CPU that performs calculations.
4Question 4.
True or False: Main memory is used for long-term storage.
- True
- False
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Think about how often data is stored for quick access.
Question 5.
Design a diagram representing the flow of data between input devices, the CPU, main memory, and output devices.
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Visualize how an order in a restaurant is processed—from the waiter (input) to the chef (CPU) to the customer (output).
Question 6.
Explain the impact of improving main memory speed on overall computer performance.
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Think of main memory speed as the speed of traffic on a highway—faster traffic means quicker travel times.

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