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    What defines a computer?

    Processes input to produce output.

    What are the two main components of a computer?

    Hardware and software.

    What distinguishes external hardware from internal hardware?

    External hardware is visible to the user.

    What is the purpose of the CPU?

    Controls all computer operations.

    What is the main function of RAM?

    Stores data currently in use.

    How does ROM differ from RAM?

    ROM is non-volatile and permanent.

    What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU?

    Manages interactions between CPU components.

    What is the main purpose of system software?

    Ensures the computer runs properly.

    What is an input device?

    Sends data to a computer for processing.

    What is the function of output devices?

    Displays results of processed data.

    What is the main purpose of an operating system?

    Facilitates user interaction with hardware.

    What are the advantages of a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

    Uses less disk space and RAM.

    What is a disadvantage of using a GUI?

    Requires more processing power.

    What is a dialogue-based interface?

    Interacts through speech recognition.

    What happens if the computer's power is turned off?

    Contents of RAM are lost.

    What is the purpose of backing storage?

    Provides permanent storage of data.

    What defines a computer?

    Processes input to produce output.

    What are the two main components of a computer?

    Hardware and software.

    What is hardware?

    Physical components of a computer system.

    What distinguishes external hardware from internal hardware?

    External hardware is visible to the user; internal is not.

    What is the purpose of the CPU?

    Controls all computer operations.

    What is the function of RAM?

    Stores data currently in use temporarily.

    How does ROM differ from RAM?

    ROM is non-volatile and permanent; RAM is volatile and temporary.

    What is the main purpose of system software?

    Ensures the computer runs properly.

    What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU?

    Manages interactions between CPU components.

    What is the function of input devices?

    Send data to a computer for processing.

    What distinguishes output devices from input devices?

    Output devices receive data; input devices send data.

    What is the main purpose of an operating system?

    Facilitates user interaction with hardware.

    What is a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

    Requires users to type commands to interact.

    What are the advantages of using a GUI?

    User-friendly and intuitive for beginners.

    What is a dialogue-based interface?

    Uses speech recognition for interaction.

    What is the main disadvantage of a CLI?

    Commands must be memorized and typed accurately.

    What is the main characteristic of backing storage?

    Non-volatile and permanent data storage.