Which of the following sets contains the components needed for a complete…
2012
Which of the following sets contains the components needed for a complete microcomputer system?
Answer: D. A microprocessor, memory, and peripheral equipment — ConceptA microcomputer is a complete computing system built around a microprocessor. It needs processing, working storage, and input/output interfaces so that…
- A.
A microprocessor only
- B.
Memory only
- C.
Peripheral equipment only
- D.
A microprocessor, memory, and peripheral equipment
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A microcomputer is a complete computing system built around a microprocessor.
It needs processing, working storage, and input/output interfaces so that it can execute programs and interact with data and users.
Application
The microprocessor performs arithmetic, logic, and control operations.
Memory holds instructions, data, and intermediate results.
Peripheral equipment supplies input, output, storage, and communication interfaces.
Contrast and cross-check
The microprocessor-only set supplies processing and control but not working storage or external interfaces.
The memory-only set supplies working storage but not instruction execution or external interfaces.
The peripheral-equipment-only set supplies external interfaces but not instruction execution or working memory.
Therefore, the complete set is a microprocessor, memory, and peripheral equipment.