COMPUTER SYSTEMS Checkpoint!

What does CPU stand for?

• Computer Program Utility

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

• Computer Processing Utility

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Flash Drive

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• External Hard Drive

What is the purpose of the BIOS?

• To store data permanently

• To control the flow of data between CPU and memory

• To load the operating system into RAM during boot-up

• To process graphical data

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Speaker

What is the function of the operating system?

• To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface

• To perform arithmetic and logical operations

• To control the execution of software programs

• To store and retrieve data

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary storage?

• CD-ROM

• RAM

• Cloud storage

• Hard Drive (HDD)

What is the purpose of cache memory?

• To store frequently accessed data for quicker access

• To provide permanent storage for the operating system

• To display graphics on the screen

• To control the flow of electricity in the computer

What is the role of the GPU?

• To perform calculations for graphics rendering

• To manage network connections

• To control input and output devices

• To store data temporarily

What is the purpose of the motherboard?

• To provide power to the computer components

• To display images on the screen

• To connect all the internal components of the computer

• To execute instructions

Which of the following is NOT an example of a high-level programming language?

• Python

• Assembly Language

• Java

• C++