1.3 - Key Components of a Computer System
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What does the CPU do?
💡 Hint: Think of the brain's functions.
Name one example of an input device.
💡 Hint: It helps you send data to the computer.
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What is the main function of the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the brain's role in the body.
True or False: RAM is non-volatile memory.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data when the computer shuts down.
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Design a basic block diagram representing a computer system, identifying each of the key components discussed.
💡 Hint: Think about how each component interacts and connects.
Evaluate how changing the type of I/O device (e.g., from a keyboard to a touch screen) could impact the performance of a computer system.
💡 Hint: Compare different input methods and their effects on user experience.
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