Computer Systems Concepts

What is the purpose of the CPU in a computer system?

• To water plants

• To play music

• To execute instructions and perform calculations.

• To make coffee

Fill in the blank: RAM stands for Random Access ________.

• Access Memory

• Active Memory

• Association Memory

• Accessible Memory

Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing data long-term?

• motherboard

• RAM

• hard drive

• flash drive

Explain the difference between ROM and RAM in terms of data storage.

• ROM is volatile and stores data temporarily, while RAM is non-volatile and stores data permanently.

• ROM and RAM are both volatile and store data temporarily.

• ROM and RAM are both non-volatile and store data permanently.

• ROM is non-volatile and stores data permanently, while RAM is volatile and stores data temporarily.

What is the function of the operating system in a computer system?

• Makes coffee for the user

• Manages computer resources, provides services for programs, acts as an intermediary between user and hardware.

• Plays music in the background

• Decides what color to paint the computer case