CSP unit 1 lesson 2

The CPU is often referred to as the " (a)   " of the computer.

• Heart

• Brain

• Hand

• Eye

Match the following storage devices with their descriptions:

• SSD

• Reads and writes data on discs.

• HDD

• Uses magnetic disks

• Optical Drive

• Uses flash memory

The CPU consists of the control unit and the (a)   . A) Memory B) ALU C) SSD D) HDD.

• Memory

• ALU

• SSD

• HDD

The CPU carries out tasks such as arithmetic operations, logic operations, and (a)   .

• Data storage

• Controlling data flow

• Network management

• Power supply

What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer?

• To store data

• To connect and allow communication between hardware components

• To execute software

• To display graphics.

The GPU is responsible for rendering and displaying images, videos, and 3D graphics on the computer screen. True or False?

• True

• False

Match the following terms with their definitions:

• Pseudocode

• An informal language to develop algorithms

• Binary

• A series of 1s and 0s

• Programming Language

• A formal language with rules and syntax.

What does a programming language allow programmers to do?

• Write instructions and algorithms

• Directly convert human language

• Create hardware

• Develop pseudocode

What is the main challenge with binary language for humans?

• It is too simple

• It is complex and difficult to write

• It is too colorful

• It is too fast

Match the following programming languages with their characteristics:

• C/C++

• Known for simplicity and readability

• Python

• Efficiency and close interaction with hardware

• Swift

• Developed by Apple