CK Cyber 1 - 1.4 Intro to Computer Systems

What are the main components that make up a computer system?

• Hardware, software, and electricity

• Hardware, software, and data

• Software, data, and internet

• Hardware, data, and power supply

What is the role of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer system?

• To store data long-term

• To execute arithmetic, logic, and input/output operations

• To provide power to the system

• To connect the computer to the internet

Which of the following is true about random access memory (RAM)?

• It is non-volatile and retains data when power is off

• It is used for long-term data storage

• It temporarily holds data for immediate operations

• It is a type of permanent storage

What happens to the data stored in RAM when the system loses power?

• It is saved to the hard drive

• It is transferred to the CPU

• It is lost

• It is backed up automatically

Which of the following is a characteristic of storage devices like HDDs and SSDs?

• They are volatile

• They are non-volatile

• They are used for processing data

• They are temporary storage

What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer system?

• To execute software programs

• To store data permanently

• To connect and allow communication between various components

• To provide power to the system

Which component is responsible for executing programs on a computer?

• RAM

• CPU

• Motherboard

• Storage

What type of memory is used for immediate operations and is volatile?

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

• Solid state drive (SSD)

• Random access memory (RAM)

• Central processing unit (CPU)

Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPU?

• Executing arithmetic operations

• Storing data long-term

• Performing logic operations

• Managing input/output operations

What distinguishes RAM from storage devices like HDDs and SSDs?

• RAM is non-volatile, while storage devices are volatile

• RAM is used for long-term storage, while storage devices are for immediate operations

• RAM is volatile, while storage devices are non-volatile

• RAM is slower than storage devices