COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a Computer Adds Together a List of Numbers

question 126

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a computer adds together a list of numbers, what term identifies these numbers?

• A) Information
• B) Instructions
• C) Software
• D) Data

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Definitions:

CPU

The Central Processing Unit is the main element of a computer, responsible for executing the majority of computations and tasks within the system.

Operating System

The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.

Application Program

An application program is software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.

Central Processing Unit

The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer.