CS6 Final Exam Review 3

Front

Which part is considered the brain of the computer? Options: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Monitor, Hard Drive, Motherboard

Back

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Answer explanation

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is considered the brain of the computer. It is responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

Front

Luna is starting her computer for a school project. Which type of computer software does she need to boot her computer?

Back

Operating system

Answer explanation

The operating system is the type of computer software used to boot the computer. It manages the hardware and allows other software applications to run. It is responsible for starting up the computer and providing a user interface.

Front

Which of the following images shows a CPU fan?

Back

Front

Which of the following images shows the component of a computer that acts as "short term" memory?

Back

Front

A hard drive contains several metal discs that spin very fast. What is the purpose of these disks?

Back

To store and retrieve data

Front

What does CPU stand for?

Back

Central Processing Unit

Front

Which of the following computer components are considered input devices? Monitors, Scanners, Processors, Printers

Back

Scanners

Front

Which of the following computer components are considered output devices? Microphone, Micro:bit Buttons, Headphones, Keyboard

Back

Headphones

Front

Where in your computer would you plug in your mouse?

Back

USB port

Front

What is the name of the machine code that represents the number 9 as 00001001?

Back

binary