Data Representation

Question 1

What does CPU mean?

Answer 1

CPU means the Central Processing Unit.

Question 2

What does the CPU do?

Answer 2

It is a piece of hardware that enables your computer to interact with all of the installed applications and programs. It also interprets instructions and creates the output that you interface with when you’re using a computer.

Question 3

What does RAM mean?

Answer 3

RAM means the Random Access Memory.

Question 4

What does ROM mean?

Answer 4

ROM means the Read Only Memory.

Question 5

What is RAM?

Answer 5

It is the systems short-term data storage, and stores the information actively so it can be accessed easily and quickly.

Question 6

What is ROM?

Answer 6

ROM is a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices.

Question 7

What is Binary?

Answer 7

Binary is the primary language for computers.

Question 8

Why do computers use Binary?

Answer 8

It is efficient to use and doesn’t require much effort for a computer to read, as it is made up of only 1’s and 0’s.