Computer Hardware: What is a Computer System?

Question 1

All computer systems contain...

Accepted Answer

A CPU

Question 2

Which of the following are ALWAYS part of a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Hardware, Software

Question 3

Every computer system is built upon the principle of INPUT > ??????? > OUTPUT

Accepted Answer

PROCESS

Question 4

Which of the following could be described as embedded systems?

Accepted Answer

Central Heating thermostat, Microwave oven, Washing machine

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true?

Accepted Answer

The CPU relies on other hardware to provide data/information, There will always be an output in a computer system

Question 6

Which of the following could be used to generate INPUT in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

A movement sensor, A touch-screen, A microphone

Question 7

CPU stands for:

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit

Question 8

Which of the following are NOT buses found in side a microprocessor?

Accepted Answer

Random Access, Storage

Question 9

True or false: An embedded system is capable of performing a wide range of tasks

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 10

Which of the following best describes an embedded system?

Accepted Answer

A Computer System build within a larger device

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