Practice - Overview of Computer Components
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Practice Questions
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What does CPU stand for?
💡 Hint: It's the brain of the computer.
Name one input device.
💡 Hint: Think about how we enter data into computers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What component of the CPU carries out arithmetic and logical operations?
💡 Hint: It's part of the CPU that performs calculations.
True or False: Main memory is used for long-term storage.
💡 Hint: Think about how often data is stored for quick access.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a diagram representing the flow of data between input devices, the CPU, main memory, and output devices.
💡 Hint: Visualize how an order in a restaurant is processed—from the waiter (input) to the chef (CPU) to the customer (output).
Explain the impact of improving main memory speed on overall computer performance.
💡 Hint: Think of main memory speed as the speed of traffic on a highway—faster traffic means quicker travel times.
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