Which computer component is primarily responsible for converting input into meaningful output?

School Coastal Carolina Community College
Course Title COMPUTER S CIS 110
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What computer component is primarily responsible for converting input data into meaningful output information?
Is an input device that converts an existing paper image into an electronic file that you can open and work with on your computer?
What type of memory contains the instructions needed to start a computer group of answer choices?
What is a complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronic parts and is primarily responsible for converting input into output?

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Module 3: Computer Hardware3.1 Categorize the Various Types of Computer Hardware-Central Processing Unit (CPU):- a complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronic partsand is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information).- Bus:- Embedded wires that data travels in and out of the CPU through- Multi-core processors:- Processors with multiple cores- Processor cache:- stores data next to the processor so that it can easily and quickly be retrieved- Control unit:- manages the flow of instructions within the processor- Arithmetic logic unit (ALU):- responsible for preforming arithmetic operations- Machine cycle/ instruction cycle:- includes steps the CPU completes to run programmedinstructions, make calculation, and make decisions.- 4 steps:- Fetching, decoding, executing, and storing.- Random access memory (RAM):- stored on one or more chips connected to the main circuit board ofthe computer (Motherboard)- temporarily stores data needed by the operating system and apps you use.- Volatile:- Memory that loses its contents when power is removed- Nonvolatile:- does not lose its contents when power is removed.- Read-only memory (ROM):- permanently installed on your computer and is attached to themotherboard- the ROM chip contains the BIOS, which tells your computer how to start.- Power-on self test (POST):_ tests all computer components for proper operation- Firmware:- instructions on the ROM chip- Swap file/ paging file:- the area of the hard drive temporarily used to store data that cannot fit in RAM

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What computer component is primarily responsible for converting input data into meaningful output information?

The processor, more formally known as the central processing unit (CPU), has the electronic circuitry that manipulates input data into the information people want. The central processing unit executes computer instructions that are specified in the program.

Is an input device that converts an existing paper image into an electronic file that you can open and work with on your computer?

An image scanner—often abbreviated to just scanner—is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting or an object and converts it to a digital image. Commonly used in offices are variations of the desktop flatbed scanner where the document is placed on a glass window for scanning.

What type of memory contains the instructions needed to start a computer group of answer choices?

What are the two types memory can be classed as? What is the purpose of memory? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) needs to store data whilst it is carrying out the processing required. ROM is a type of memory which stores the instructions which the computer uses when it 'boots up'.

What is a complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronic parts and is primarily responsible for converting input into output?

A complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronic parts and is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information). Embedded wires connected to the CPU allowing data to travel in and out of the CPU. Processors with multiple cores.