Processing Devices (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Quizzes
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Which stage of the information processing cycle do processing devices handle?
Which stage of the information processing cycle do processing devices handle?
Second stage
What are the pathways on a motherboard called that connect components?
What are the pathways on a motherboard called that connect components?
Traces
What is the motherboard's role in a computer system?
What is the motherboard's role in a computer system?
Central meeting place for components
Why is the CPU called the 'brain' of the computer?
Why is the CPU called the 'brain' of the computer?
It carries out all instructions
What unit measures CPU speed?
What unit measures CPU speed?
Gigahertz (GHz)
What does a single core in a CPU do?
What does a single core in a CPU do?
Runs one task at a time
How many cores does a quad-core processor have?
How many cores does a quad-core processor have?
Four cores
What happens to RAM data when the computer is powered off?
What happens to RAM data when the computer is powered off?
Data is lost completely
Where is ROM typically stored in a computer?
Where is ROM typically stored in a computer?
On the BIOS chip
How much RAM is ideal for users of memory-intensive programmes like video editing?
How much RAM is ideal for users of memory-intensive programmes like video editing?
16 GB