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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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What is the name of the device where the operating system is stored?
The device where the operating system is stored on a computer is called the CPU. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit and is the heart of the computer.
IS the CPU the temporary storage location for all the data and instructions the computer needs when it is running?
No. The CPU is NOT a storage device. It is where the computer does the "thinking" and actual data processing. In fact, the CPU IS the computer itself.
What is the name of First device when start computer?
CPU
What is the name given to a device that is attached to a computer system that can be a input or output device?
peripheral
What is the main functions of a computer?
Its Central Processing System (CPU)
What is another name for the brain of a computer?
Processor or CPU (Central Processing Unit).
What is another name for a mechanical mouse?
Computer mouse or a pointing device. Is that what you mean?
What is the mening of computer?
computer is an electronic device which is used for taking the input,processing and displaying the results. Before the concept of electronic compters (pre-1940's), the name 'computer' was given to one who computes. A person, who's job it was to perform mathematical calculations, especially in compiling books of tables.
What is another name for computer mouse?
Pointing device (device class including trackpoints and trackballs).
What is another name for processing in computer?
This depends what processing unit you are talking about. Processing is mainly done by the CPU but you also have a GPU which processes graphics. CPU is the main one but they both work hand in hand to provide you with an optimal computer.
Find the definition for input and name one input device?
An input, with regards to electronics, is any device or peripheral that provides data to an information processing system, such as a computer. An example of an input device is a keyboard which inputs data to a PC.
Another name for the brains of the computer is?
It is officially called the central processing unit, or CPU.
