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Computer Fundamentals
Computer Fundamentals
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1
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What is the function of the IAS Machine Instructions in the context of AC - Both ingress and egress axis?
Answer
Store operand
2
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What does HALT do in this sequence?
Answer
Jump to the last instruction
3
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How are computers classified by data form handling in the provided content?
Answer
Digital, Analog, Hybrid
4
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What characterizes a digital computer?
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Processes information in discrete form
5
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What characterizes an analog computer?
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Processes data generated by ongoing physical processes
6
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What is a hybrid computer?
Answer
Uses both analog and digital technology
7
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Name a primary example of an analog system given.
Answer
Thermometer
8
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What is a supercomputer used for?
Answer
Complex scientific calculations, simulations, and research
9
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What is a mainframe computer used for?
Answer
Process massive data and support many users
10
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What is a microcomputer best suited for?
Answer
Data-intensive tasks for small to medium businesses
11
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What is a workstation used for?
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Run complex software for tasks like 3D modeling and visualization
12
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What are embedded systems?
Answer
Specialized computers built into other devices to control operations
13
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What are mobile devices?
Answer
Small portable computers like smartphones and tablets
14
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What is the role of peripheral devices?
Answer
Perform specific functions and connect externally to the computer
15
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What does input unit do?
Answer
Converts input into binary understood by the computer
16
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What is the CPU commonly called?
Answer
Brain of the computer
17
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What are the three main components of the CPU?
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ALU, Control Unit, Memory Registers
18
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What does the Arithmetic Logic Unit do?
Answer
Performs arithmetic calculations and logical decisions
19
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What does the Control Unit do?
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Coordinates data flow and decodes instructions
20
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What are memory registers?
Answer
Temporary memory in the CPU for data used by the process
21
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What is meant by 64-bit registers in modern CPUs?
Answer
Width of the processor’s registers indicating data handled per operation
22
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What is the Output Unit responsible for?
Answer
Converts binary data to human-understandable form
23
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What is primary storage?
Answer
Volatile memory used for short-term data processing
24
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What is secondary storage?
Answer
Non-volatile memory for long-term storage
25
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What is tertiary storage?
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Offsite/archival storage for infrequently accessed data
26
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What is cloud storage?
Answer
Remote storage accessed over the internet
27
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What is RAM vs Hard Disk in the context of memory types?
Answer
RAM is volatile, fast; hard disk is non-volatile, larger capacity
28
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What is system software?
Answer
Software essential for the OS to run
29
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What is application software?
Answer
Software that enables user tasks beyond OS basics
30
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What does an operating system do?
Answer
Manages hardware and software resources