INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
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Question
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Which component is responsible for holding data, instructions and information in the computer when processing is taking place?
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RAM
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ROM
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CPU
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Secondary Storage
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Memory is the part of the computer that holds data and instructions for processing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Central Processing Unit (CPU) The CPU is the brain of a computer, containing all the circuitry needed to process input, store data, and output results. The CPU is constantly following instructions of computer programs that tell it which data to process and how to process it.
Detailed explanation-3: -Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer’s processor. The terms random access memory (RAM) and memory are often as synonyms for primary or main storage.
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