Computer Architecture
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What is Computer Architecture?
It is hardware.
Stores memory permanently.
Computer architecture is the organization of the components which make up a computer system and the meaning of the operations which guide its function.
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What is a Main Memory?
It stores data for a short time.
It stores data permanently.
Allows the user to enter data manually.
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What is the full form of CPU?
Compact disc.
Central progressing unit
Central processing unit
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What is RAM?
RAM is a common computing acronym that stands for random-access memory.
It is an output device.
It is an output device.
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What is a backing storage?
Temporarily stores data entered by the user
Backing storage (sometimes known as secondary storage) is the name for all other data storage devices in a computer: hard-drive, etc. Backing storage is usually non-volatile, so it is generally used to store data for a long time.
This includes everything from protecting physical information assets, to data security and computer safety practices.
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What is secondary storage?
It is the collective methods and technologies used to capture and retain digital information that is in active use and critical for an organization's operations.
It is temporary memory that stores data and program instructions while the computer is running.
The hard drive is the secondary storage standard in modern computing. Many computers bundles hard drives as internal storage mediums and today hard drives can include spinning disks and solid – state drives (SSDs).
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What is a security in computer?
Computer security refers to measures and controls that ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information processed and stored by a computer. This includes everything from protecting physical information assets, to data security and computer safety practices.
Information can be shared by someone.
Anyone can access the computer any time.
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What is the full form of CU?
Central Unit
Central Processing Unit
Control Unit
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What are computer operations?
An operation, in computing, is an action that is carried out to accomplish a given task.
it is the organization of the components which make up a computer system and the meaning of the operations which guide its function.
The hard drive is the secondary storage standard in modern computing.
30s - Q10
What is the second name of main memory?
Volatile memory
Auxiliary memory
Non-volatile memory
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