_____ Is the Backbone of a Computer, Connecting All of Its

question 20

Multiple Choice

_____ is the backbone of a computer, connecting all of its components including the central processing unit (CPU) and primary storage and providing connectors for peripheral devices such as printers, external hard drives, sound cards, and video cards.

• A) The motherboard
• B) A register
• C) A bus
• D) The microprocessor

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Definitions:

Immediate Instructions

Immediate instructions are commands executed directly and instantly within a control program, often affecting control logic or operations without delay.

Scan Time

The time it takes for a programmable logic controller (PLC) to read inputs, execute its program, and update outputs.

Rungs

In the context of ladder logic programming for PLCs, Rungs represent individual instructions or sets of instructions executed sequentially, structured like the rungs of a ladder.

Jump-To-Label Instruction

An instruction used in programming to immediately transfer execution to a specified point in the code.