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What does backing storage do?

What does RAM stand for

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What does RAM stand for
Read All Memory
Random Access Memory
Resolution Array Memory
Read Only Memory
2
What does backing storage do?
Performs mathematical operations
Stores information the computer is currently using
Stores information the computer is not currently using
Outputs data
3
What is 11111111 in decimal
0
256
255
254
4
What does ROM stand for?
Resolution Opensource Memory
Random Only Memory
Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory
5
What does a processor do?
Receives Data
None of the above
Sends data
Performs Calculations
6
What does an Output device do?
Sends data to another device
Processes data
Receives data from another device
Sends and receives data
7
What do the registers do?
Stores addresses, data or instructions
Controls all the other parts of the processor
Sends and receives data
Handles any mathematics
8
What does the ALU do?
Controls all the other parts of the processor
Performs calculationsandmakesdecisions based on logic
Sends and receives data
Stores addresses, data or instructions
9
What is 01001100 in decimal
42
45
76
260
10
What does an I/O device do?
Sends data to another device
Processes data
Sends and receives data
Receives data from another device
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What does the control unit do?
Handles any mathematics
Stores addresses, data or instructions
Sends and receives data
Controls all the other parts of the processor
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What does an Input device do?
Receives data from another device
Sends and receives data
Sends data to another device
Processes data