9.1 Computer Systems

What does CPU Stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Control Power Unit

• Central Power Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

CPU instructions are controlled by a clock which processes instructions every second.

This is measured in ..........

• Hertz (Hz)

• Megabytes

• RAM

• Cache

Which of these is a storage device?

• Mouse

• Solid State Drive

• Keyboard

• Monitor

Main Memory stores volatile data.

True or False

• True

• False

What happens when Main Memory get full?

• The CPU stops working

• It borrows storage from RAM

• Uses Virtual Memory

• Cache Data is sent

Which of these is an Internal component of a Computer System

• Tower PC

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Motherboard

What is Missing from this Diagram?

• RAM

• Input

• Output

• Short-Term Memory

Who designed a program computer to store data and programs in main memory

• John Von Neumann

• Bill Gates

• James Newman

Which component is used to store data and instructions that the CPU needs to execute

• Motherboard

• Memory

• DVD Drive

• Flash Drive

What is the purpose of the CPU

• This component is responsible for executing instructions and performing arithmetic and logical operations on data

• It is responsible for allowing multiple applications to run at one time

• This component allow the computer to communicate with the outside world, such as keyboards, displays, and network interfaces.

• It ensures the computer has network access.