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Unit 1: Computer Systems

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Which generation introduced integrated circuits?

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Which memory is non-volatile?

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Zara is reading about the hierarchy of memory. She learns that cache memory is faster than RAM. Based on the textbook, what is the main purpose of cache memory?

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Data transmission inside a computer occurs through:

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Which of the following is system software?

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Which of the following electronic components characterized the first generation of computers?

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The core idea of the Von Neumann architecture is the concept of a:

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Which component stores data temporarily?

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In the hierarchy of computer memory, which of the following is the slowest but has the largest capacity?

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A web browser, a word processor, and a video game are all examples of:

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Which memory stores frequently used data?

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Amina is studying the history of computing and reads about Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. She learns it had a mill and a store. Based on the textbook, what are the modern equivalents of these two parts?

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Which bus controls timing and control signals?

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Which component is considered the brain of the computer?

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Nahla is a teacher explaining the memory hierarchy. She draws a pyramid with registers at the top and magnetic tape at the bottom. Why is cache memory placed above RAM?

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A system that interacts with its external environment is known as a(n):

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Which memory has the smallest storage capacity?

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Which element is NOT part of data communication?

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Which software helps in system maintenance?

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Which component temporarily holds instructions during execution?

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