Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Computer Fundamentals MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.”
The accepted answer is A. CPU. “Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.” is answered by CPU (option A). Option B (“RAM”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of CPU. Option C (“Motherboard”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of CPU. Remaining alternatives (Storage unit progression) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once CPU is identified. Computer Fundamentals questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Computer Fundamentals recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. CPU ✓
- B. RAM
Why not B: “RAM” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. CPU. “Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.” is answered by CPU (option A). Option B (“RAM”) does
- C. Motherboard
Why not C: “Motherboard” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. CPU. “Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.” is answered by CPU (option A). Option B (“RAM”) does
- D. Storage unit progression
Why not D: “Storage unit progression” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. CPU. “Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.” is answered by CPU (option A). Option B (“RAM”) does
Correct answer
A. CPU
Explanation
“Identify the correct concept described as: the central processing unit that executes instructions and performs calculations.” is answered by CPU (option A). Option B (“RAM”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of CPU. Option C (“Motherboard”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of CPU. Remaining alternatives (Storage unit progression) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once CPU is identified. Computer Fundamentals questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Computer Fundamentals recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Computer Fundamentals Official Reference Guide
Tags: Computer Basics, computer science, IT fundamentals, hardware and software
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