class IX - Chapter 1 - Computer System Assignment

The CPU (central Processing Unit):

• a) sends data to be processed

• b) performs arithmetic and logic functions

• c) processes raw data into information

• d) does all of the above

Hardware is:

• a) a set of instructions

• b) the part of the computer system you can see and touch

• c) the electrical supply of the computer

• d) does all of the above

The acronym ROM stands for:

• a) Random Only Memory

• b) Read Only Memory

• c) Read Optical Module

• d) Random Organizing Memory

Another name for main memory is:

• a) secondary storage

• b) primary storage

• c) magnetic tape

• d) hard disk

The main purpose of a computer is to process data. The processing stage takes place within the__________________.

• Keyboard

• RAM

• CPU

• Printer

...is a computer program that contains the set of instructions needed to tell the hardware what to do

• Hardware

• Input device

• Processing

• Software

Name the component of the computer system that performs calculations and logic operations ______________________.

Name the component of the computer system that stores data that are currently being used by the CPU ___________________________________.

Information Technology merges the study of three areas. These includes Computer Science, Office Automation and ___________________________.

The ___________________ is the part of the computer system that decides where to send data to be processed.