CPU is best defined as which of the following?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Computer Fundamentals MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “CPU is best defined as which of the following?”
The accepted answer is B. The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.. CPU is best defined as which of the following is answered by The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations option B Option A The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between computer components does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations Option C A base- numeral system using only the digits and to represent data in computers does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations Remaining alternatives A collection of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform tasks.
- A. The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between computer components.
Why not A: “The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between computer components.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.. CPU is best defined as which of the following is answered by The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations option B Option A The main circuit boa
- B. The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations. ✓
- C. A base-2 numeral system using only the digits 0 and 1 to represent data in computers.
Why not C: “A base-2 numeral system using only the digits 0 and 1 to represent data in computers.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.. CPU is best defined as which of the following is answered by The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations option B Option A The main circuit boa
- D. A collection of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform tasks.
Why not D: “A collection of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform tasks.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.. CPU is best defined as which of the following is answered by The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations option B Option A The main circuit boa
Correct answer
B. The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.
Explanation
CPU is best defined as which of the following is answered by The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations option B Option A The main circuit board that connects and allows communication between computer components does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations Option C A base- numeral system using only the digits and to represent data in computers does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of The central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations Remaining alternatives A collection of instructions or programs that tell a computer how to perform tasks.
Source: Computer Fundamentals Official Reference Guide
Tags: Computer Basics, computer science, IT fundamentals, hardware and software
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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