Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode

[#881] The physical components of a computer system is
Correct Answer

(C) Hardware

Explanation

Solution: Computer hardware is the physical components that a computer system requires to function. It encompasses everything with a circuit board that operates within a PC or laptop; including the motherboard, graphics card, CPU (Central Processing Unit), ventilation fans, webcam, power supply and so on.

[#882] Processors of all computers, whether micro, mini or mainframe must have
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: All computers, large and small, must have a central processing unit. As Figure 1 shows, the central processing unit consists of two parts, the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit. The CPU interacts closely with primary storage, or main memory, referring to it for both instructions and data.

[#883] A device used to bring information into a computer is
Correct Answer

(B) Input device

Explanation

Solution: In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices include keyboards, mouse, scanners, cameras, joysticks and microphones.

[#884] The pieces of equipment which are attached to the CPU of a computer and which it can access are called
Correct Answer

output devices

Explanation

Solution: A peripheral device is "an ancillary device used to put information into and get information out of the computer."

[#885] What type of memory is not directly addressable by the CPU and requires special software called EMS (expanded memory specification)?
Correct Answer

(B) Expanded

Explanation

Solution: Expanded memory is not directly addressable by the CPU. Expanded memory is the additional memory which is incorporated beyond the parent memory limit of the processor.