What are the fundamental building blocks of digital data representation and manipulation?

• 0 and 1

• bits and bytes

• CPU, Input Device and Output Device

• True and False

Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing instructions and performing arithmetic and logic operations?

• Memory Units

• Output Devices

• Input Devices

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What is the main circuit board of a computer system to which all other components are connected?

• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

• Motherboard

• Cooling Systems

• Expansion Cards

Which architecture separates the storage and processing of instructions and data into distinct memory units?

• Von Neumann Architecture

• Harvard Architecture

• Parallel and Distributed Computing

• Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)

What are operating systems (OS) responsible for in a computer system?

• Process management

• Memory management

• File system management

• Device management

What is the purpose of an algorithm in problem-solving?

• To create unnecessary complexity

• To slow down the computer system

• To provide a sequence of operations to solve a specific problem

• To confuse users with complex instructions

What is a key characteristic of algorithms?

• Unlimited steps

• Correctness

• Inefficiency

• Ambiguity

What is the main function of an operating system?

• To make coffee

• To confuse users

• To manage hardware resources and provide a platform for running applications

• To play video games

What is the purpose of flowcharts in problem-solving?

• To complicate the process

• To hide the steps of an algorithm

• To slow down the solution

• To visualize the logical flow and structure of an algorithm

What is the benefit of using flowcharts in algorithm development?

• Decreased understanding

• No visual aid

• Improved communication and documentation

• Increased errors