Computer Basics

What is the brain of the computer?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• CPU

• RAM

Which of the following is a component of the CPU?

• Hard Disk

• ALU

• Scanner

• Modem

The control unit is responsible for:

• Storing data

• Printing documents

• Coordinating computer activities

• Formatting text

Which component of the CPU performs arithmetic operations?

• Control Unit

• RAM

• ALU

• Hard Drive

Where are the programs currently being executed stored?

• Hard Disk

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache

The system unit contains the:

• Printer

• Keyboard

• Motherboard

• USB

The memory unit is also known as:

• Mainframe

• Main memory

• Flash drive

• Processor

The control unit does not:

• Retrieve data

• Execute instructions

• Carry out arithmetic

• Direct instruction flow

The ALU performs:

• Graphics design

• Logical operations

• Software installations

• Data backup

ROM and RAM are examples of:

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Memory chips

• Ports